Cryptagama

Cryptagama
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Agamidae
Genus:	Cryptagama Witten, 1984
Species:	C. aurita
Binomial name
Cryptagama aurita (Storr, 1981) [1]
Distribution of Cryptagama aurita
Synonyms [1] [2]
Amphibolurus auritus (Storr, 1981) Tympanocryptis aurita (Storr, 1981)

Cryptagama aurita, commonly known as the gravel dragon ^[3] or hidden dragon, ^[4] is a species of agamid lizard occurring in the arid north-eastern interior of Western Australia and the adjacent area of the Northern Territory. ^{[3] [1] [5]} Cryptagama aurita is the only species in its genus.

Description

Adult Cryptagama aurita are very squat, with short limbs with a blunt-tipped tail that is shorter than its body. They range in colour from pale reddish brown to brick red, with pale brownish grey on its head and back. They reach a total length (including tail) of about 7.4 cm (2.9 in). Living in areas of spinifex and gibber plains, they have evolved to mimic the look of a gibber stone. ^{[4] [5]}

References

1. Doughty, P.; Melville, J.; Wilson, S.; Zichy-Woinarski, J. (2017). "Cryptagama aurita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017 e.T17451105A17451118. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T17451105A17451118.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. "Cryptagama aurita (Storr, 1981)". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
3. "Cryptagama aurita (Storr, 1981)". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
4. Wilson, S., Swan, G. (2013) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, New Holland Publishers, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN   9781921517280
5. Cogger, H. (2000) Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Reed New Holland, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN   1876334339