Tympanocryptis centralis

Tympanocryptis centralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Tympanocryptis
Species:
T. centralis
Binomial name
Tympanocryptis centralis
Sternfeld, 1925

Tympanocryptis centralis, also known as central Australian earless dragon or central pebble dragon, is a relatively small dragon species belonging to the genus Tympanocryptis.

This is a common species, with an apparently stable population.

Habitat

This species utilizes a variety of desert habitats, but is most often found in association with stony ranges. The species often takes shelter in spinifex, but can also be found in Eucalypt shrubland.

It is found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Etymology

Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear'.

Centralis: 'centralian', referring to the central distribution.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Melville, J.; Wilson, S. (2017). "Tympanocryptis centralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T83494912A83494915. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T83494912A83494915.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.