Tympanocryptis centralis

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

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

This is a common species, with an apparently stable population.[1]

Habitat

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This species utilizes a variety of desert habitats, but is most often found in association with stony ranges. Often takes shelter in spinifex, but can also be found in Eucalypt shrubland.[1]

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

Etymology

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Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear'.

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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.