Central Australian Earless Dragon
Tympanocryptis centralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusTympanocryptis (Earless Dragons)
- SpeciesTympanocryptis centralis (Central Australian Earless Dragon)
About the Central Australian Earless Dragon
Tympanocryptis centralis, also known as central Australian earless dragon or central pebble dragon, is a relatively small dragon species belonging to the genus Tympanocryptis. This is a common species, with an apparently stable population.
This species utilizes a variety of desert habitats, but is most often found in association with stony ranges. The species often takes shelter in spinifex, but can also be found in Eucalypt shrubland. It is found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear'. Centralis: 'centralian', referring to the central distribution. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Central Australian Earless Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta 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 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Central Australian Earless Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Central Australian Earless Dragon sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Central Australian Earless Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Central Australian Earless Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.