Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragon Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Pogona
Scientific Name: Pogona Vitticeps
Type: Reptile
Diet: Omnivore
Size (L): 50cm - 61cm (20in - 24in)
Weight: 250g - 510g (9oz - 18oz)
Top Speed: 40km/h (25mph)
Lifespan: 6 - 15 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Green,Yellow, Brown, Grey
Skin Type: Scales
Favourite Food: Insects
Habitat: Arid forest and desert
Average Litter Size: 15
Main Prey: Insects, Mice, Leaves
Predators: Birds, Snakes, Crocodiles
Distinctive Features: Pronounced beard when scared and morphs skin colour

The bearded dragon (also known as the dragon) is found naturally in Australia, but bearded dragons are kept as exotic pets in many places all around the world.

Bearded dragons can grow up to 24 inches long but that is including their long tail, making the bearded dragon fairly small in body size for a lizard.

Bearded dragons feed mainly on insects, crickets and worms and like all reptiles enjoy spending their days on a rock under the sun recharging until nightfall when the bearded dragon is much more active.

The bearded dragon is known to be docile and trusting yet outgoing and curious! The bearded dragon is a quite and gentle lizard and the bearded dragon is therefore a popular exotic pet for children.

The bearded dragon is a territorial lizard and should be keep in a big enough enclosure if the bearded dragon is kept as a pet. The bearded dragons diet is made up mainly of leafy greens which the bearded dragon plucks from trees and bushes.

Bearded dragons go through a period every year that is similar to a mammal's hibernation. The bearded dragon tends to become lethargic and the bearded dragon will not come out that often. The bearded dragon will also be eating less and the bearded dragon does this for a period of two to three months.