Reptile
Bearded Dragon
The friendly desert lizard and favorite pet reptile
Family Agamidae
Agamidae is a taxonomic family in the order Squamata, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Bearded Dragon, Thorny Devil and Frilled Lizard. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Agamidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearded Dragon Pogona vitticeps | 500 g | 60 cm | 15 km/h | 12 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Thorny Devil Moloch horridus | 50 g | 20 cm | 3 km/h | 15 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Frilled Lizard Chlamydosaurus kingii | 600 g | 90 cm | 30 km/h | 15 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
