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Physignathus lesueurii

The Water Dragon is a fun and colorful lizard that loves to swim! They can often be seen basking on rocks or branches near water. They have long tails and can change color to blend in with their surroundings.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Physignathus lesueurii is a large, sturdy lizard typically mottled grey-brown to dark brown, with a prominent spiky crest running down its back and neck. Its long, muscular tail often has dark bands, helping it stand out from most skinks or smaller lizards.

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Physignathus lesueurii

Categoría

Reptiles

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Baby water dragons are often born during the summer storm season!

Males often do 'push-ups' to show off and impress females!

Sometimes, these amazing lizards share basking spots with freshwater turtles!

They can change their skin colour slightly to warm up or cool down!

Habilidades especiales

Physignathus lesueurii can stay submerged for up to an hour, using its powerful tail for propulsion to evade predators.

Physignathus lesueurii can run on its hind legs to escape danger because its strong hind limbs propel it swiftly.

Physignathus lesueurii has a long, strong tail that it can whip to deter predators when threatened.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 60-100 cm
Peso: 0.3-1 kg
Esperanza de vida: 8-15 años
Top Speed: 20 km/h
Velocidad de nado: 8 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 6-18
Incubación: 60-90 días
Profundidad máxima: 3 m

Dieta y alimentación

These omnivores enjoy a varied menu of insects, small animals, fruits, and even flowers.

Alimentos principales

Insects
Small fish
Frogs
Berries
Flowers
Snails

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Lace Monitor

Varanus varius

Large monitors prey on young water dragons.

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

Feral and pet cats are predators of these lizards.

eats

Field Cricket

Orthoptera gryllus

They actively hunt and consume various insects.

eats

Sydney Golden Wattle

Acacia longifolia

Feeds on the flowers and fruits of native plants.

Rasgos

Solitario

Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.

Arborícola

Los animales arborícolas viven principalmente en los árboles, utilizándolos como refugio, alimento y protección contra los depredadores.

Camuflado

El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.

Colorido

Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.

Insectívoro

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.