Painted dragon
A species of Comb-bearing dragons Scientific name : Ctenophorus pictus Genus : Comb-bearing dragons
Painted dragon, A species of Comb-bearing dragons
Scientific name: Ctenophorus pictus
Genus: Comb-bearing dragons
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Description General Info
Description
Ctenophorus pictus, commonly known as the painted dragon, is a species of lizard from the Agamidae family. Ctenophorus pictus is endemic to the drier areas of southern and central Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Painted dragon's diet primarily comprises insects, predominantly ants. Exhibiting a 'sit and wait' foraging strategy, it capitalizes on ant trails to satiate its carnivorous feeding habits, making insects an integral part of its nutrition.
Appearance
Painted dragon is a small, robust lizard with coarse, granular scales. It is mostly notable for its striking color variation, presenting a myriad of patterns from dark grey or black with yellow spots to bright red with black markings. Male lizards often display more vibrant colors. It possesses a tall, slightly compressed body, and its tail is almost twice as long as its body which aids in balance and mobility.
Behavior
Active during the day, painted dragon tend to stay solitary outside the breeding season, congregating in small groups only by necessity. Painted dragon are territorial, and males engage in dynamic visual displays to defend their domain. Their behavior further adapts to their rocky, arid habitats, with painted dragon exhibiting excellent climbing abilities and performing burrow excavation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Comb-bearing dragons Species
Painted dragon 
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