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Reptiles
Frilled Lizard
Chlamydosaurus kingii
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Weight
- 0.5-0.9 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Frilled Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) is a carnivore species found in Northern Australia and New Guinea. It typically lives 10-20 years, weighing around 0.5-0.9 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the frilled lizard: Frilled lizards run on two legs when threatened.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.