Australian water dragon
Intellagama lesueurii
ok. 85 cmAdult male
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- Brak zweryfikowanego zakresu
Australian water dragon — size comparison
The Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) inhabits shaded river and stream banks in eastern Australia. Strong limbs support climbing on rocks and trun
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
approx. 85 cm
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Australian water dragon — size comparison — facts and sources
The Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) inhabits shaded river and stream banks in eastern Australia. Strong limbs support climbing on rocks and trunks, while the long tail assists swimming.
It alternates basking on rocks or branches with resting near water. It can swim and dive.
In winter it reduces activity in sheltered refuges. It eats insects, molluscs, fruit and other vegetation. A dominant male may hold territory with several females; head movements help regulate encounters. Young chiefly eat insects, while plants become more important in adults, so diet changes through life.
Mierzymy odcinek: pysk → koniec ogona. Środek zakresu 80–90 cm Australian Museum; nie średnia populacji. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.