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THORNY DEVIL FACTS |
Description
The Thorny Devil is an unusual little reptile covered in thorns including spines above each eye. This lizard belongs to the dragon family and is completely harmless. Thorny Devils have the ability to change colour from yellow to reddish brown to black, depending on which type of soil it is crossing. They each maturity after 3 years and live for about 20 years.
Other Names
Moloch
Size
9cm long (head and body length). 20cm including tail
Habitat
deserts and light bushland
Food
Molochs eat ants caught using their tongue
Breeding
The female Thorny Devil lays about 3 to 10 eggs underground, between September and January. The eggs hatch 3 to 4 months later.
Range
Thorny Devils are found in inland areas of West Australia, South Australian and Northern Territory. It feeds on ants.
Credits:
Map is from Atlas of Living Australia website at https://biocache.ala.org.au licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Classification
| Class: | Reptilia | | Order: | Squamata (Sauria) | | Family: | Agamidae | | Genus: | Moloch | | Species: | horridus | | Common Name: | Thorny Devil |
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