Amphibolurus | |
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Tree dragon Amphibolurus muricatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Subfamily: | Amphibolurinae |
Genus: |
Amphibolurus Wagler, 1830 |
Amphibolurus is a genus of lizards native to Australia.
Characteristics of the genus Amphibolurus include:
Amphibolurus lizards inhabit woodlands in temperate and semiarid areas, as well as riverine vegetation in the tropical areas of Australia.
Species in the genus Amphibolurus are partially arboreal and are often found perching on trunks and branches. Lizards of this genus are swift and shy, and when disturbed, they can engage in bipedal running.
List according to Wilson & Swan (2011):
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphibolurus.