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Central Bearded Dragon

Pogona vitticeps

The Central Bearded Dragon is a friendly lizard that loves to bask in the sun. They have a spiky beard that puffs up when they're excited or feeling brave!

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The Central Bearded Dragon has a broad, flattened body covered in spiky scales, particularly around its head and throat, forming a 'beard'. Its coloration ranges from tan and brown to grey, often with patterns that blend into its arid environment, making it visually distinct with its textured, rugged appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyAgamidaeGenusPogona
Central Bearded Dragon
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Central Bearded Dragon

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Bearded dragons communicate by head-bobbing and waving their arms!

These lizards can run surprisingly fast on two legs to escape danger!

They can go without food or water for long periods in the desert.

Young bearded dragons often eat their own shed skin, full of nutrients!

Special abilities

Ability

Spiky Threat Display

Central Bearded Dragons can inflate their throat and puff up their bodies, making their 'beard' spikes stand out to scare off threats.

Ability

Mood Color Change

Central Bearded Dragons can change their skin color to regulate body temperature and communicate their mood to other dragons.

Ability

Third Eye Protection

Central Bearded Dragons have a 'third eye' on top of their head that helps them sense changes in light, warning them of predators from above.

Measurements & details

Length
40-60 cm
Weight
0.25-0.6 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
18 km/h
Clutch Size
11-30
Incubation
55-75 days

Diet & Feeding

These omnivores munch on both tasty insects and fresh plants.

Age differences: Young dragons eat mostly insects, while adults consume more plants.

Primary Foods

  • Crickets
  • Locusts
  • Mealworms
  • Leafy Greens
  • Flowers
  • Berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Birds of prey hunt dragons.

eaten by

Sand Monitor

Varanus gouldii

Larger lizards prey on dragons.

hunts

Field Cricket

Gryllus bimaculatus

Dragons actively hunt insects.

eats

Mulga

Acacia aneura

Dragons feed on native plants.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching a lizard to stay safe and healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Central Bearded Dragon?

40-60 cm

How much does Central Bearded Dragon weigh?

0.25-0.6 kg

How long does Central Bearded Dragon live?

10-15 years

How fast can Central Bearded Dragon move?

18 km/h

What does Central Bearded Dragon eat?

These omnivores munch on both tasty insects and fresh plants.

Where is Central Bearded Dragon usually found?

Desert

How does Central Bearded Dragon hunt?

Foraging

How many eggs does Central Bearded Dragon lay?

11-30

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