Eastern Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii)
The Eastern Water Dragon is a large lizard with crests and powerful limbs.
It is olive with a dark strip from the eye to the neck and red colouring on its chest.
These lizards are found on the edges of waterways along the east coast of Australia. They are powerful swimmers and will dive into water when disturbed.
Diurnal and nocturnal. Can climb trees. It hunts frogs, yabbies, insects as well as berries.
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Intellagama |
| Species: | lesueurii |
Last Updated: 29-12-2018