They live in the arid and subtropical woodlands, scrublands, savannas, and shore areas, and into the great interior deserts. Males grow up to 60 cm (24 in) long, and females up to 51 cm (20 in).īearded dragons originate from deserts and other dry areas in Australia, with the various species occupying slightly overlapping areas of the landmass. Bearded dragons occur in a variety of colors and morphs and can range from being all dark to completely white under controlled breeding conditions. Some have the ability to slightly change color during rivalry challenges between males, in response to ambient temperature changes such as turning black to absorb heat, and other stimuli. Bearded dragons display a hand-waving gesture to show submission (most often when acknowledging another bearded dragon's territory), and a head-bobbing display to show dominance between dragons. When threatened, bearded dragons puff up their bodies and beards to ward off predators and make their somewhat dull spikes seem somewhat more dangerous. Bearded dragons are characterized by their broad, triangular heads, flattened bodies, and rows and clusters of spiny scales covering their entire bodies. The genus Pogona is in the subfamily Amphibolurinae of the lizard group Agamidae. Captive adult measuring over 30 cm (1 ft) Galore Hill Nature Reserve, New South Wales, Australia Skeleton at the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States They are found throughout much of Australia and inhabit environments such as deserts, and shrublands. Their diet consists primarily of vegetation and some insects. Pogona species bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons and sleep at night, making them a diurnal species. They are a semiarboreal species, spending significant amounts of time on branches, in bushes, and near human habitation. The name "bearded dragon" refers to the underside of the throat (or "beard") of the lizard, which can turn black and puff up for a number of reasons, most often as a result of stress, if they feel threatened, or are trying to entice a mate.
Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons.
Genus of lizards commonly known as bearded dragons
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