Bearded Dragon
Pogona vitticeps
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Habitat | Dry, desert environment |
| Diet | All types of insects |
| Status | Solitary |
| Lifespan | 10 – 15 years |
| Average body weight | 0.28 – 0.51 kg |
| Average body length | 40.64 – 60.96 cm |
Did you know?
Bearded dragons can hold their breath for up to two minutes at a time.
Threats in the wild
Introduced predators such as foxes and domestic rats.
IUCN red list status
The IUCN status of the Bearded Dragon is least concern.
For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org.
