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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Frilled Lizard inhabits northern australia habitats. It can be found in Northern Australia.
Typical coloring: Brown, Grey.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Frilled Lizard is a solitary species belonging to the Agamidae family.
Reproduction
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