WESTERN BEARDED DRAGON

Scientific name: Pogona Minor

Family: Agamidae

Order: Squamata

Status: Least Concern

Habitat and Distribution

Found from coastal dunes to dry woodlands.

About the animal:

• Small to moderately large day time lizard;
• The name bearded dragon is derived from the beard-like extension of the neck that dragons display when they feel threatened;
• Bearded dragons will stand on their back legs to run from danger;
• Lays up to seven eggs;
• Head bobbing is a sign of dominance.

What they eat?

Feeds mainly on invertebrates.