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Reptiles
Thorny Devil
Moloch horridus
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 0.07-0.095 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) is a insectivore species found in Central Australian deserts. It typically lives 15-20 years, weighing around 0.07-0.095 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the thorny devil: Thorny devils channel water along grooves in their skin to their mouths.
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.