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Frilled Dragon

Chlamydosaurus kingii

Worldwide: 1,456 observations
Group: Reptiles

About

The frilled-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the frilled lizard, frilled dragon or frilled agama, is a species of lizard which is found mainly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. This species is the only member of the genus Chlamydosaurus.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Jan 6, 2026Davies Creek National Park, Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: BigZ_Aus_herpsView observation from Jan 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 19, 2024Davies Creek Rd, Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: cassiewilliams_View observation from Oct 19, 2024 on iNaturalist
Apr 20, 2024Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: NicoView observation from Apr 20, 2024 on iNaturalist
Feb 22, 2024Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: Russell CummingView observation from Feb 22, 2024 on iNaturalist
Feb 12, 2024Koah QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: NicoView observation from Feb 12, 2024 on iNaturalist
Feb 12, 2024Dinden West, Koah, QLD, AUObserver: danicalockettView observation from Feb 12, 2024 on iNaturalist