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Gippsland water dragon

A species of Australian water dragon
Scientific name : Intellagama lesueurii howittii Genus : Australian water dragon

Gippsland water dragon, A species of Australian water dragon
Scientific name: Intellagama lesueurii howittii
Genus: Australian water dragon
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Gippsland water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii howittii) Photo By reiner , used under CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Gippsland water dragon is a uniquely adapted reptile, commonly found within and around Australian freshwater systems. Primarily diurnal, it participates in basking behaviors, crucial for body temperature regulation and digestion. This species, perhaps most notably, displays remarkable flexibility in its diet, consuming both aquatic plants and an array of invertebrates, facilitating its survival within fluctuating ecological conditions.

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Lifespan

15-20 years

Diet

Gippsland water dragon is an opportunistic omnivore with a preference for insect larvae, mollusks, and small vertebrates. It supplements its diet with aquatic plants, fruits, and flowers, demonstrating adaptable foraging behavior.

Appearance

Gippsland water dragon is a moderately sized semi-aquatic lizard with a robust body and distinctively jagged tail. It boasts a smooth, rough-edged skin that varies from grey-blue to olive-green, often covered with bands of darker spots. Gippsland water dragon's most striking feature is its large, prominent head, which is more disproportionate in mature males. During the breeding season, males' throats and chests turn bright blue and orange, making their appearance even more captivating.

Behavior

Gippsland water dragon is primarily diurnal, spending its days basking, feeding, and interacting socially. This semiaquatic species exhibits advanced social dynamics, including displays of territory ownership through gular flagging. Uniquely, it shows evidence of learned behavior, often improving foraging efficiency by knocking food into water before consumption. Their survival is aided by cryptic coloration, allowing them to blend with their environment.
Gippsland water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii howittii) Gippsland water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii howittii) Photo By reiner , used under CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Dragons
Genus
Australian water dragon
Species
Gippsland water dragon
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