The Frilled Lizard
is a medium-sized reptile with a slender body.
It has strong limbs and a long tail that helps with balance.
Its skin is covered with small scales.
One of its most distinctive features is the large frill around its neck,
which it can expand to intimidate predators or as a defense mechanism.
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กิ้งก่าแผงคอ
Frilled Lizard
| Animal Information |
- Common Name (Thai): กิ้งก่าคอพับจีบ
Common Name (English): Frilled Lizard
Scientific Name: Chlamydosaurus kingii
| Average Lifespan |
The Frilled Lizard has an average lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild, but in captivity, it can live up to 20 years.
Major threats to this species include habitat destruction, climate change, and predation by invasive species.
| Size and Weight |
The Frilled Lizard is a medium-sized reptile known for its distinctive frill around the neck.
- Body Length: 70–90 cm (28–35 inches)
- Weight: 500–900 g (1.1–2 lbs)
- Males are generally larger than females.
| Places to Visit |
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo
Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo
Interesting Facts
The frilled lizard has a distinctive frill around its neck that it can expand when startled or threatened. This defense mechanism makes it appear larger and more intimidating to predators. It is also known for its ability to run on its hind legs, resembling a small dinosaur.
Habitat
Frilled lizards are found in dry open forests, grasslands, and shrublands of Australia and New Guinea. They are primarily arboreal but can descend to the ground to forage for food or escape predators.
Diet
Frilled lizards are insectivores, primarily feeding on crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and spiders. They may also eat small vertebrates, such as froglets or baby rodents.
Behavior
These lizards are generally calm and non-aggressive. When threatened, they open their mouths and expand their frill to appear larger and may produce hissing sounds. If danger persists, they flee by sprinting on their hind legs.
Additional Information
Frilled lizards can slightly change their skin color to blend into their environment. They play a crucial role in controlling insect and small animal populations within their ecosystems.
Reproduction
Frilled lizards reach sexual maturity at 1–2 years of age. Females lay 8–23 eggs per clutch, burying them in the soil. The incubation period lasts 2–3 months, and the environmental temperature influences the sex ratio of the hatchlings.
