The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known commonly as the frilled agama, the frillneck lizard, the frill-necked lizard, and the frilled dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae.

The frilled lizard, also known as the frilled-necked lizard, frillneck lizard, or frilled dragon is a species of lizard native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Frilled Lizard Facts Overview

Frilled lizards, or "frillnecks," are members of the dragon family that live in the tropical and warm temperate forests and savanna woodlands of northern Australia.

The Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) is a species of lizard native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Its common names come from the large frill around its neck, which usually stays folded against the lizard's body.

frilled lizard, (Chlamydosaurus kingii), type of reptile found in Australia and New Guinea that can run standing up on its hind legs with its forelegs and tail in the air. The scaly membrane around its neck is used as a large part of the lizard’s defensive posture.

What does a Frilled-Neck Lizard look like? The frilled-neck lizard is instantly recognizable due to the large fold of paper thin skin which they expand around the head when threatened. At all other times the frill is held flat against the neck. This frill is colored black or yellow with an orange patch present below the chin in most individuals.

2020年10月29日 · The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) – also known as the frill-necked lizard or the frilled dragon – is a large, tree-dwelling lizard that is found in Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is the second-largest lizard in the family Agamidae.

2020年7月3日 · The fascinating frill-necked lizard (frilled dragon) looks like a modern-day dinosaur. Learn about the care food, and environment this unique lizard needs.

Frilled lizards are odd-looking creatures that live in Australia and New Guinea. This name comes from the large flaps of skin, known as “frills,” that lie on its neck. Though the frill usually lies flat, this species can expand its frill as a defense mechanism to scare away predators.

2019年8月9日 · Scientists are discovering why our frillneck lizard has one of the animal world’s most dramatic displays. It’s mostly bluff and bluster, but a frillneck lizard’s display when it’s disturbed can still be surprisingly intimidating.