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Bearded Dragon
BeginnerPogona vitticeps
Friendly, expressive lizard. Requires UVB lighting but well-established husbandry makes them beginner-friendly. Omnivorous diet.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
28〜40℃
Lifespan
8-12 years
Size
40-60cm
Humidity
30〜40%
Diet
Omnivore (insects + vegetables/fruits)
About
The central bearded dragon, also known commonly as the inland bearded dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to eastern and central Australia. Its common name refers to the pouch under their chin that they can inflate and darken in coloration, similar to the frilled lizard. Males are generally larger than females. The lizard's body is generally brown, tan, yellow, and red.
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Lifespan of the Bearded Dragon
The Bearded Dragon lives 8-12 years.
Size of the Bearded Dragon
The Bearded Dragon grows to 40-60cm.
The bearded dragon grows to around up to 60 cm from head to tail tip and can weigh 550 g.
Temperature & humidity for the Bearded Dragon
The ideal temperature for the Bearded Dragon is 28〜40℃. Ideal humidity is 30〜40%.
Basic Info
Origin
eastern and central Australia
Lifespan
8-12 years
Size
40-60cm
Temperature
Morphs (Varieties)
Leatherback is incompletely dominant, with homozygotes (2 copies) being Silkback (scaleless). Witblits and Zero are non-allelic loci (confirmed by complementation test). Wero, being a combo of Zero × Witblits, lacks a single inheritance pattern and is thus omitted. Red and yellow coloration is polygenic (selected).
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
HypomelanisticTranslucent (Trans)WitblitsZero
Incomplete dominant1 copy visual; 2 copies (super form) more pronounced.
LeatherbackSilkback
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
Dunner
PolygenicContinuous trait from multiple genes; intensified by selective breeding.
RedCitrus / YellowGerman Giant
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Pogona vitticeps (Ahl, 1926)
Synonyms: Amphibolurus vitticeps Ahl, 1926
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Checklist (Pogona genus not listed)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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