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Thorny Devil, Northern Territory
Photograph by firearcade. Some rights reserved.
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Thorny Devil near Alice Springs, Australia
Photograph by ogwen. Some rights reserved.
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Close up of Thorny Devil saved from the road
Photograph by Leroy Chew. Some rights reserved.
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Photographed at Pet and Animal Expo, Brisbane. This shot shows the spiny body. The largest spikes are around the eyes and on the neck..
Photograph by ozwildlife. Some rights reserved.
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Photographed at Pet and Animal Expo, Brisbane
Photograph by ozwildlife. Some rights reserved.
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THORNY DEVIL FACTS
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Description
The Thorny Devil is an unusual little reptile covered in thorns including spines above each eye. This lizard belongs to the dragon family and is completely harmless. Thorny Devils have the ability to change colour from yellow to reddish brown to black, depending on which type of soil it is crossing. They each maturity after 3 years and live for about 20 years.
Other Names
Moloch
Size
9cm long (head and body length). 20cm including tail
Environment
deserts and light bushland
Food
Molochs eat ants caught using their tongue
Breeding
The female Thorny Devil lays about 3 to 10 eggs underground, between September and January. The eggs hatch 3 to 4 months later.
Range
Thorny Devils are found in inland areas of West Australia, South Australian and Northern Territory. It feeds on ants.
Classification
| Class: | Reptilia | | Order: | Squamata (Sauria) | | Family: | Agamidae | | Genus: | Moloch | | Species: | horridus | | Common Name: | Thorny Devil |
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