About Lophognathus gilberti Gray, 1842
Taxonomy and Common Names
Lophognathus gilberti, described by Gray in 1842, is commonly called Gilbert's dragon, Gilbert's lashtail, or the Ta-ta lizard. It is a species of agamid lizard that is endemic to Australia.
Distribution Range
Within Australia, this species occurs in northern Western Australia, the northern Northern Territory, and northwestern Queensland.
Habitat
It can be found in a wide range of habitats, including coastal sand dunes, shrubland, savanna, and forest, and has also been recorded in agricultural areas and urban areas.
Reproduction
Lophognathus gilberti is oviparous, and it has temperature-dependent sex determination.
