Cryptagama

Cryptagama
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Cryptagama
Witten, 1984
Species:
C. aurita
Binomial name
Cryptagama aurita
(Storr, 1981)[1]
Distribution of Cryptagama aurita
Synonyms[1][2]
  • Amphibolurus auritus
    (Storr, 1981)
  • Tympanocryptis aurita
    (Storr, 1981)

Cryptagama aurita, commonly known as the gravel dragon[3] or hidden dragon,[4] is a species of agamid lizard occurring in the arid north-eastern interior of Western Australia and the adjacent area of the Northern Territory.[3][1][5] Cryptagama aurita is the only species in its genus.

  1. ^ a b c d Doughty, P.; Melville, J.; Wilson, S.; Zichy-Woinarski, J. (2017). "Cryptagama aurita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T17451105A17451118. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T17451105A17451118.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Cryptagama aurita (Storr, 1981)". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Cryptagama aurita (Storr, 1981)". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. ^ Wilson, S., Swan, G. (2013) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, New Holland Publishers, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN 9781921517280
  5. ^ Cogger, H. (2000) Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Reed New Holland, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN 1876334339