Southern Angle-Headed Dragon
Lophosaurus spinipes
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusLophosaurus
- SpeciesLophosaurus spinipes (Southern Angle-Headed Dragon)
About the Southern Angle-Headed Dragon
The southern angle-headed dragon or southern forest dragon (Lophosaurus spinipes) is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Australia. L. spinipes is native to eastern Australian rainforests and rainforest margins from around Gosford in New South Wales to near Gympie in Queensland. It is also present in Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales.
The southern angle-headed dragon has a large and continuous nuchal crest with a moderately large vertebral crest. The angular brow is pronounced on both adults and juveniles. The snout to vent length is around 110 to 150 mm (4.3 to 5.9 in), additionally there is a long tail which takes the total length to 350 mm (14 in).
The colour varies from shades of brown, grey and green. Patterns where present consist of various irregular mottling, blotches and variegations. Primarily arboreal, the southern angle-headed dragon is cryptic, slow moving and well camouflaged. It's sometimes encountered basking in sunlight after rain but is mostly a thermoconformer, allowing its body temperature to fluctuate with the ambient temperature. It is usually seen perching on the trunks of small trees or on... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Southern Angle-Headed Dragon in Springbrook National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Southern Angle-Headed Dragon in Springbrook National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Angle-Headed Dragon sighting in Springbrook National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Southern Angle-Headed Dragon in Springbrook National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Southern Angle-Headed Dragon in Springbrook National Park in our monthly data.