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Southern Heath Dragon (Ctenophorus chapmani)

Southern Heath Dragon

Ctenophorus chapmani

About the Southern Heath Dragon

Ctenophorus chapmani, commonly known as the Southern Heath dragon, Bight Heath Dragon or Chapman's Dragon is a species of agamid lizard occurring in sandplains with heath or Mallee across southern Australia.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Southern Heath Dragon?

The scientific name of the Southern Heath Dragon is Ctenophorus chapmani.

How many Southern Heath Dragon sightings have been recorded?

53 observations of the Southern Heath Dragon have been recorded on iNaturalist.

53 observations on iNaturalist
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