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Frill-necked lizard
species of reptile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) has a large reptile, thin frill around its head, which it displays in order to frighten enemies. To appear even more impressive, it also opens its mouth wide and often rears up on its hind legs. When frightened, this lizard will run away, using its back-legs only, earning it the nickname, the "bicycle lizard."
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Frill-necked lizard | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Chlamydosaurus Gray, 1827 |
Species: | C. kingii |
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Chlamydosaurus kingii Gray, 1825 | |
Range map of frilled-necked lizard |
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