Rankinia diemensis

Mountain Dragon at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

Rankinia diemensis 24 Jan 2023 wombey
Amphibolurus muricatus 24 Jan 2023 Mike

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Location approximate. On lower part of Cascades trail.

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wombey wrote:
   24 Jan 2023
The clue is the small spines on the side of the base of the tail, clearly visible here

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Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Rankinia diemensis Scientific name
  • Mountain Dragon Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1716.5m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Tympanocryptis diemensis

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