Central Australia ReptilesCentral-netted Dragon Inland Bearded Dragon Perentie

One of the captivating reptiles in Central Australia is the Central Netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis). This dragon is able to exploit a range of habitats, from extremely degraded areas, living by highways and the arid regions.

If provided, they will devour endless supply of insects (like those hit by passing vehicles along the highway), whilst also subsidising the protein with leaves and flowers of small herbaceous plants.

Central-netted Dragon with Australian Emperor Dragonfly at Uluru © Eva Preining
Central-netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis) with Australian Emperor Dragonfly, Uluru © Eva Preining
Central-netted Dragon with Australian Emperor Dragonfly at Uluru © Eva Preining
Central-netted Dragon with Australian Emperor Dragonfly at Uluru © Eva Preining
Central Netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis)
Central-netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis), Old Andado Station / Binns Track
Central netted dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis)
Central-netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis), Old Andado Station / Binns Track
Central netted dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis)
Central-netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Central netted dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis)
Central-netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Closeup of Central netted dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis)
Central-netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Central netted dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis)
Central-netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

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