Long-nosed Water Dragon
Gowidon longirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusGowidon (Long-nosed Dragons)
- SpeciesGowidon longirostris (Long-nosed Water Dragon)
About the Long-nosed Water Dragon
Gowidon is a genus of arboreal lizards in the family Agamidae. It is monotypic with a single recognised species, Gowidon longirostris, commonly known as the long-snouted lashtail or long-nosed water dragon. It is found in Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Australia, and in New Guinea.
It was first described in 1883 by George Boulenger as Lophognathus longirostris, and was transferred to the genus, Gowidon, in 2014 by Hal Cogger. The taxonomic decision for synonymy is given by Cogger in 1983. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Long-nosed Water 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 | |
| 2 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Cape Range | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Long-nosed Water Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Long-nosed Water Dragon sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 125 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Long-nosed Water Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Long-nosed Water Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.