Rankinia diemensis

Mountain Dragon at Paddys River, ACT

Rankinia diemensis at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2023
Rankinia diemensis at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2023
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Identification history

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

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User's notes

Location approximate. On lower part of Cascades trail.

1 comment

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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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 24 Jan 2023 11:48 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Rankinia diemensis Scientific name
  • Mountain Dragon Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1716.5m Recorded at altitude
  • 94 images trained Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Tympanocryptis diemensis

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