Reptiles
Bearded dragon
Pogona vitticeps
The central bearded dragon (pogona) is named for the ‘beard’ of spiny scales under its throat, which it puffs out and darkens to intimidate or court. It is a diurnal, docile lizard, among the most popular pet reptiles in the world.
In short
The bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is a species with IUCN conservation status LC (Least concern). It lives in dry woodland, savanna and desert of central Australia, climbing logs and rocks to thermoregulate in the sun. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: request the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the bearded dragon live?
It lives in dry woodland, savanna and desert of central Australia, climbing logs and rocks to thermoregulate in the sun. Omnivorous, it communicates with head-bobs and arm-waving gestures.
Is the bearded dragon endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern (LC) with a stable population and wide range. It is captive-bred on a large scale worldwide.
Facts about the bearded dragon
- It puffs out its spiny ‘beard’ to intimidate or court.
- It communicates with head-bobs and circular arm-waving.
- It is among the most popular pet reptiles in the world.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Pogona vitticeps (Least Concern) · IUCN SSC / Reptile Database
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.