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.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

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
Lifespan 12.5 yrs 12.5 yrs — 0%
Weight (kg)0.5avg 0.4Speed (km/h)29avg 29Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 12.5

Endemic to Northern Australia

Habitat: Northern Australia
Found In: Northern Australia
Coloration: Brown, Grey

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

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

Population & Outlook

LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species

Ranked #52 of 66 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
50 Blue Jay 70–120 g LC
51 European Hedgehog 0.6–1.2 kg LC
52 Frilled Lizard Up to 0.5 kg LC
53 Glass Frog Up to 0.03 g LC
54 Hummingbird 2–20 g LC
55 Kangaroo Rat 35–150 g LC

The Agamidae Family

The Agamidae family has 3 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
Bearded Dragon Up to 600 g Omnivore NE
Thorny Devil Up to 85 g Insectivore LC

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