Frilled Lizard
Chlamydosaurus kingii
Adult frilled lizards are arboreal reptiles of tropical savannas, monsoon forests, and dry woodlands, often resting upright on tree trunks. They feed mainly on insects such as termites, ants, cicadas, and beetles, with occasional spiders and small vertebrates. When disturbed, an adult can open its mouth, spread the large neck frill, hiss, and then bolt away on its hind legs. The famous frill is supported by long cartilage rods and can make the animal look far larger than it really is.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Frilled Lizard