Complete List Of Bearded Dragon Species

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Inland Bearded Dragon

Scientific Name
Pogona vitticeps
Size
Largest species at 2 feet in length.
Unique Fact
The most commonly kept species in the pet trade.
Habitat
Dry forest, desert, scrub land.
Distribution
Throughout inland Australia.

Eastern

Scientific Name
Pogona barbata
Size
Fully grown at just under 2 feet.
Fact
Commonly found basking on roads for warmth - not the safest idea and unfortunately many are harmed.
Habitat
Open forests, dry scrubland.
Distribution
Along the east coast of Australia.

Lawson's

Sci. Name
Pogona henrylawsoni
Size
10 inches
Fact
Difficult to breed - numbers in pet trade are declining.
Habitat
Hot, dry plains.
Distribution
Central Queensland and Northern Territory.

Nullabor

Scientific Name
Pogona nullabor
Size
8 - 10 inches
Unique Fact
Characterized by white bands along the back.
Habitat
Nullabor plain, caves and cliffs
Distribution
Central South Australia and the south of Western Australia.

Drysdale River

Sci. Name
Pogona microlepidota
Size
Slightly smaller than the eastern bearded dragon.
Unique Fact
Only place it can be found in the world is in the Drysdale River National Park, Australia.
Habitat
Open woodland, amongst grass and small shrubs
Distribution
Found in the northern point of Western Australia.

Western

Scientific Name
Pogona minima
Size
20 inches
Unique Fact
Only a few available overseas as a result of smuggling in the 1970's.
Habitat
Forests, sand dunes
Distribution
Western Australia

Dwarf

Sci. Name
Pogona minor
Size
One of the smallest dragons at 8-10 inches in length.
Unique Fact
These are a very interesting species of bearded dragon because they actually have no beard.
Habitat
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Distribution
Central Australia, including inland regions of Western Australia, Northern Territory and South Australia.

Mitchell's

Scientific Name
Pogona mitchelli
Size
Growing to 8 inches.
Unique Fact
The smallest species of bearded dragon.
Habitat
Scrublands, desert, dry woodlands
Distribution
Northwest Australia


About the Author:
This article was written as an easy to read introduction to bearded dragon species. You can learn more about the types of bearded dragons at http://www.beardeddragonanswers.com



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