At just Up to 600 g, the Bearded Dragon is one of the lightest omnivore species (#37 of 41). Found in Australia, it inhabits deserts, woodlands habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Bearded Dragon | Omnivore Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6 kg | 6.3 kg | ↓ 90% |
| Height | 60 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 52 km/h | 35 km/h | ↑ 49% |
| Avg Speed | 52 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Bearded Dragon inhabits deserts, woodlands habitats. It can be found in Australia.
Typical coloring: Various.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Bearded Dragon is a solitary species belonging to the Agamidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Bearded Dragon is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 42 omnivore species, the Bearded Dragon’s weight of Up to 600 g is significantly lower than the group median of 6.3 kg.
Weight rank: #4 of 15 Not Evaluated species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | Up to 90 kg | NE |
| 2 | Arowana | Up to 6.7 kg | NE |
| 3 | Amazon Rainforest Frog | Up to 0.5 g | NE |
| 4 | Bearded Dragon | Up to 600 g | NE |
| 5 | Blue Morpho Butterfly | Up to 0.028 g | NE |
Related Species
How much does a Bearded Dragon weigh?
A Bearded Dragon typically weighs Up to 600 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 6.3 kg among omnivore species.
What is the conservation status of the Bearded Dragon?
The Bearded Dragon is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Bearded Dragon live?
The Bearded Dragon is found in Australia, in deserts, woodlands habitats.
How does the Bearded Dragon reproduce?
The Bearded Dragon has a gestation period of 40–70 days and typically produces Up to 24 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026