Mallee dragon
A species of Comb-bearing dragons Scientific name : Ctenophorus fordi Genus : Comb-bearing dragons
Mallee dragon, A species of Comb-bearing dragons
Scientific name: Ctenophorus fordi
Genus: Comb-bearing dragons
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Description
Adult Mallee dragons range in colour from yellow-brown to reddish-brown, with a pale midlateral stripe, head and body flecked with dark brown or black, and a white underside. The throat of males is marked with black spots or bars, which often connect to form a 'V' shape. Adults have a total length (including tail) of 16.5–19 cm (6.5–7.5 in). Their lifespan is short, only around 12–18 months. 
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Mallee dragon primarily consumes plant material, making it herbivorous. It relishes specific types of desert vegetation and selects soft plant tissues, prioritizing nutrient-rich portions such as blossoms, leaves, and shoots.
Appearance
Mallee dragon is a small, agile, ground-dwelling lizard with a slender body covered in rough, grainy scales. It is primarily sand-colored, allowing it to blend in with its arid surroundings, though males develop brighter, contrasting hues during the breeding season. This species also sports a series of darker vertical stripes running down its back. Its elongated snout, long tapered tail and prominent hind limbs are defining characteristics.
Behavior
Mallee dragon displays uniquely versatile behaviors to adapt to its arid habitat. Primarily solitary, this species becomes territorial during mating, adopting postures and color changes to ward off rivals. Distinguished by sun-avoidance in peak hours, it emerges during milder temperatures to forage, using acute visual sensitivity to catch prey.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Comb-bearing dragons Species
Mallee dragon 
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