Frilled lizard is a type of lizard found in northern Australia and southdern New Guinea. The species derive its name from the large neck frill which generally remains folded against the body. It is the only member of its genus.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Sauropsida |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Agamidae |
| Subfamily |
Amphibolurinae |
| Genus |
Chlamydosaurus |
| Scientific Name |
Chlamydosaurus kingii |
| Other Names |
Frilled-neck Lizard, Frilled Dragon, Frilled Agama |
| Size |
Around 85 cm |
| Weight |
Around 1.1 lbs |
| Color |
Brown or gray with patches and spots of darker colors; some specimens have a combination of orange, red and brown |
| Distribution |
Northern part of Australia, southern New Guinea |
| Habitat |
Tropical savannah woodlands |
| Diet |
Cicadas, termites, beetles, mice, butterflies, moths and their larvae |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates during winter |
| Predators |
Birds of prey, snakes, larger lizards, dingoes, quolls, feral cats |
| Breeding Season |
September – October |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
6 to 25 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 70 days |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Frilled Lizard Pictures Gallery
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Baby Frilled Lizard
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Chlamydosaurus Kingii
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Frill Lizard
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Frill Neck Lizard
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Frill Necked Lizard
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Frilled Dragon Lizard
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Frilled Lizard Eggs
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Frilled Lizard Habitat
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Frilled Lizard Pet
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Frilled Lizard Running
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Frilled Lizard
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Frilled Lizards
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Frilled Neck Lizard
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Frilled Necked Lizard
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Images of Frilled Lizard
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Lizard Frill
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Pictures of Frilled Lizards
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The Frilled Lizard
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Frilled Lizard Care
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Frilled Lizard Skeleton
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Frilled Neck Lizard Enclosure
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Frilled Lizard Cage Setup
