Phoenix Rising Jungle Book 118 - Frilled Lizard = frilled dragon (Chlamydosaurus kingii) From: burnin@purgatory.com
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Subject: new PR-JB pics - pr-jb118_frilled_dragon.jpg (1/1)
Date: 2 Sep 1999 06:05:09 GMT
Frill-necked Lizard, or Frilled Lizard also known as the Frilled Dragon, (Chlamydosaurus kingii)
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The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the frill-necked lizard or frilled dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It is native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Its common names come from the large frill around its neck, which usually stays folded against the lizard's body. Order: Squamata > Suborder: Iguania > Family: Agamidae > Subfamily: Amphibolurinae > Genus: Chlamydosaurus > Species: Chlamydosaurus kingii