Central Bearded Dragon
Pogona vitticeps
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusPogona (Bearded Dragons)
- SpeciesPogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon)
The central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), also known commonly as the inland bearded dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to eastern and central Australia. Its common name refers to the pouch under their chin that they can inflate and darken in coloration, similar to the frilled lizard. The bearded dragon grows to around up to 60 cm (24 in) from head to tail tip and can weigh 550 g (1.2 lb). Males are generally larger than females. The lizard's body is generally brown, tan, yellow, and red. Wikipedia →
20–30% of wildlife watchers report a Central Bearded Dragon sighting in Flinders Ranges National Park, based on 14 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Flinders Ranges National Park
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flinders Ranges National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Central Bearded Dragon in Flinders Ranges National Park?
About 27% of wildlife watchers report a Central Bearded Dragon sighting in Flinders Ranges National Park, based on 14 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Central Bearded Dragon in Flinders Ranges National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Central Bearded Dragon in Flinders Ranges National Park in our monthly data.