Amphibolurinae

Amphibolurinae
Thorny devil (Moloch horridus)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Lacertilia
Infraorder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Subfamily: Amphibolurinae
Genera

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Eastern bearded dragon (Pogona barbata)
Jacky dragon (Amphibolurus muricatus)
Eastern water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii)
Boyd's forest dragon (Hypsilurus boydii)
Chinese water dragon (Physignathus cocincinus)
Frilled-neck lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii)


The Amphibolurinae are a subfamily of reptiles (more specifically, lizards) in the family Agamidae. Members of this subfamily are found in Australia and New Guinea, although one species, the Chinese water dragon, is found in Southeast Asia.

Genera

Genera within the subfamily Amphibolurinae have evolved sharp scales and usually dwell in flat, sandy habitats. This subfamily includes:[1]

References

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  1. Amphibolurinae, UniProt Taxonomy


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