Tawny Rock Dragon (Ctenophorus decresii)

Tawny Rock Dragon, a reference photo — Photo: Matt from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Ctenophorus decresii, also known commonly as the tawny dragon, tawny crevice-dragon, or tawny rock dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Tawny Rock 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 modestus
Ctenophorus fionni
Ctenophorus vadnappa
Ctenophorus mirrityana
Ctenophorus pictus
Paralaudakia himalayana

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Ctenophorus
Species: Ctenophorus decresii

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