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| Eastern water dragon | |
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| Physignathus lesueurii | |
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| Order: | Squamata(Sauria)
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| Species: | Lesuerii Lesueurii
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P. l. lesueurii (Eastern) | |
The Eastern water dragon[edit]
The Eastern water dragon (Physignathus lesuerii lesuerii) which includes the Australian Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii) and the Gippsland Water Dragon (Physignathus lesuerii howittii) subspecies, is an agamid species native to Eastern Australia from Victoria north to Queensland, as well as a small population in the south-east coast of South Australia.
Discription[edit]
The Eastern Water Dragon is a large lizard. It is grey-brown with black banding and a row of spines from the crest of the head to the tail. Usually has a broad black stripe extending from the eye to the back of the head, Males often have a red belly and chest. It is a good swimmer and dives into the water when disturbed. It can remain submerged for around half an hour. The Eastern Water Dragon is found from Cooktown in Queensland, throughout New South Wales, and Eastern Victoria. There are two known forms - the Eastern and the Gippsland. The Gippsland form is only found in the Gippsland area of Victoria, and are notably different in colouration and size. Compared to other dragons, the Eastern Water Dragon is quite long lived, having a life span of around 20 years in the wild.Physignathus lesueurii howittii.jpg