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Ctenophorus

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Western Netted Dragon (C. reticulatus), Uluru

Ctenophorus, also known as comb-bearing dragons, is a genus that contains the most diverse group of dragons in Australia. Many of these have been grouped by a similar morphology. The informal names and groupings within this genus — Rock or Crevice-dragon, Ground, Sand-dragon, and Bicycle-dragon — are named after the mythological creature, the dragon.

Species

Listed alphabetically.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Ctenophorus, The Reptile Database
  • Browne-Cooper, Robert; Brian Bush, Brad Maryan, David Robinson (2007). Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush: Southwestern Australia. University of Western Australia Press. pp. 146. ISBN [[Special:BookSources/97781920694746|97781920694746]]. "Australias most diverse group of dragons" 
  • Wilson, S & Swan, G. (2003) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Second edition. Sydney: New Holland Publ.
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