Tympanocryptis intima
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| Tympanocryptis intima | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Tympanocryptis |
| Species: | T. intima
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| Binomial name | |
| Tympanocryptis intima Mitchell, 1948
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Tympanocryptis intima, also known as Gibber earless dragon, is one of 15 documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus Tympanocryptis.
Snout-to-vent length on average is 5 cm.
Habitat
This species inhabits the open gibber deserts and spinifex flats of the Eyrean Basin, and appears to prefer very rocky habitats.[1] Distributed through the deserts of the Eyrean Basin in South Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales. The range extends north to the Mount Isa and the gulf region of Queensland.
While feral cats (Felis catus) have been found to prey on this species, they are unlikely to pose a major threat to this widespread species.
Reproduction
Females of this species lay a mean of approximately eight eggs per clutch.
Etymology
Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear'.
Intima: 'innermost', referring to the inland distribution.
References
- ^ Cogger, Harold (2014-03-03). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Csiro Publishing. ISBN 9780643109780.