Military Dragon
Ctenophorus isolepis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusCtenophorus (Comb-bearing Dragons)
- SpeciesCtenophorus isolepis (Military Dragon)
About the Military Dragon
Ctenophorus isolepis, commonly known as the central military dragon, military dragon or military sand dragon, is a species of agamid lizard occurring in the arid parts of central and western Australia. Adult central military dragons range in colour from yellowish to reddish-brown, with blotches and flecks ranging in colour from pale to dark. Adults have a total length (including its tail) of 21–26.5 cm (8.3–10.4 in).
The central military dragon lives in arid parts of central and western Australia areas of sand-ridge deserts and loamy flats usually in areas with spinifex ground cover which they will hide in if alarmed. They live entirely above-ground, usually avoiding elevated and exposed areas, instead preferring to forage in areas of bare ground between low vegetation. They occur in outback Western Australia, across into the southern half of the Northern Territory and north-western South Australia, as well as into south-western Queensland.
C. rubens was previously considered to be a subspecies of the central military dragon. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Military 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Military Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Military Dragon sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Military Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Military Dragon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.