Thorny devil

Thorny devil
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Subfamily: Amphibolurinae
Genus: Moloch
Gray, 1841
Species:
M. horridus
Binomial name
Moloch horridus
Gray, 1841
Distribution of Moloch horridus
Synonyms

Acanthosaura gibbosus

The thorny devil (Moloch horridus), also known commonly as the mountain devil, thorny lizard, thorny dragon, and moloch, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia. It is the sole species in the genus Moloch. It grows up to 21 cm (8.3 in) in total length (including tail), with females generally larger than males.

  1. ^ Doughty, P.; Melville, J.; Craig, M.; Sanderson, C. (2017). "Moloch horridus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T83492011A83492039. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T83492011A83492039.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.