Pogona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pogona |
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| Pogona vitticeps | |
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| P. vitticeps – detail of head | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Subfamily: | Amphibolurinae |
| Genus: | Pogona Storr, 1982 |
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Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing six lizard species which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The name "bearded dragon" refers to the underside of the throat (or "beard") of the lizard, which can turn black and puff out for a number of reasons, most often as a result of stress, or if they feel threatened. They are a semi-arboreal species, spending significant amounts of time on branches, in bushes, and near human habitation. Pogona species bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. They are found throughout much of Australia in a wide range of habitats such as deserts, shrublands and Eucalyptus woodlands.
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Images for kids
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Captive adult measuring over 30 cm (1 ft)
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Galore Hill Nature Reserve, New South Wales, Australia
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Skeleton at the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Bearded dragon with mouth agape
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A zero bearded dragon morph
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Bearded dragon eating dandelion leaves
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3-month-old bearded dragon
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Juvenile bearded dragon
