Frilled Lizard

LC Insectivore, Herbivore Northern Australia
Up to 0.5 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
29 km/h
Top Speed
Northern Australia
Found In

Endemic to Northern Australia, the Frilled Lizard is an insectivore, herbivore species inhabiting northern australia habitats. Weighing Up to 0.5 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Frilled Lizard Insectivore Reptiles Median Difference
Weight 0.5 kg 0.4 kg ↑ 33%
Height 90 cm
Top Speed 29 km/h 29 km/h — 0%
Avg Speed 29 km/h
Weight (kg)0.5avg 0.4Speed (km/h)29avg 29Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 12.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Frilled Lizard inhabits northern australia habitats. It can be found in Northern Australia.

Typical coloring: Brown, Grey.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Insectivore, Herbivore
Predators: Birds, Dingoes

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Frilled Lizard is a solitary species belonging to the Agamidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 43–49 days
Offspring per Birth: 6-25
Lifespan: 10–15 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

LC The Frilled Lizard is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 4 insectivore reptiles, the Frilled Lizard’s weight of Up to 0.5 kg is higher than the group median of 0.4 kg.

Weight rank: #52 of 66 Least Concern species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Humpback Whale Up to 30000 kg LC
2 Walrus Up to 1200 kg LC
3 Yak 500–1200 kg LC
4 Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg LC
5 Zebra 400–900 kg LC

Related Species

How much does a Frilled Lizard weigh?

A Frilled Lizard typically weighs Up to 0.5 kg, which is above average compared to the median of 0.4 kg among insectivore reptiles.

What is the conservation status of the Frilled Lizard?

The Frilled Lizard is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Frilled Lizard live?

The Frilled Lizard is found in Northern Australia, in northern australia habitats.

How does the Frilled Lizard reproduce?

The Frilled Lizard has a gestation period of 43–49 days and typically produces 6-25 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026