Tympanocryptis pinguicolla

(Tympanocryptis pinguicolla)

Description

Tympanocryptis pinguicolla, also known as grassland earless dragon, is one of 15 documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus Tympanocryptis. It is recognised as an endangered species. It is found at higher altitudes and in regions that have cooler temperatures than any other earless dragon. The grassland earless dragon is the only representative of the family Agamidae that is restricted to natural temperate grasslands.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Agamidae
Genus:Tympanocryptis
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