Central Bearded Dragon
Hi! I’m a Central Bearded Dragon
The Central Bearded Dragon inhabits shrubland and woodland in the semi-arid areas of the Australian interior. In this often harsh environment, they feed off vegetation, insects, and small vertebrates, such as smaller lizards. In order to cool down during the heat of the day, the dragon will open its mouth to allow evaporate cooling to take place.
The National Zoo & Aquarium is home to 1 Central Bearded Dragon, Claude.
Facts
Taxonomy
Pogona vitticeps
Population Movement
Unknown
Current Animals
Claude
Life Span (captive)
20 years
Weight
400g
Reproduction
Oviparous, meaning egg laying. Females lay eggs in mid-spring, with clutch sizes between 11-30 eggs. Eggs are laid in a burrow, and then burrow entrance is filled in.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Group Count
1
Life Span (wild)
5-8 years
Size
60cm length
Gestation
Eggs take between 78-85 days to incubate
Distribution
Band across semi-arid inner eastern Australia. Mainly Western NSW