Ctenophorus pictus, commonly known as the painted ground-dragon or painted dragon, is a species of lizard from the family Agamidae. It is endemic to the drier areas of southern and central Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Painted Dragon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ctenophorus reticulatus
- Ctenophorus nuchalis
- Ctenophorus scutulatus
- Ctenophorus fionni
- Ctenophorus isolepis
- Ctenophorus decresii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Agamidae
- Genus
- Ctenophorus
- Species
- Ctenophorus pictus
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