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Overview
Bearded dragons have broad triangular heads, stout limbs and robust tails. Spiky scales fringe the expandable throat pouch; both sexes display a beard. Brown and tan are among their variable colours.
The 2000 account describes dry Australian habitats and basking on branches or other raised surfaces. Plant material and insects form important foods. Head bobbing and arm waving accompany social displays; females lay eggs.
Origins & earliest records
Terrestrial
Evidence & interpretation
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- University species reviewPogona vitticepsResearch access: 2026-10-21
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