Frilled Lizard
The Frilled Lizard is a unique and fascinating lizard native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It is known for its large, frill-like collar that it flares out when threatened.
The Frilled Lizard is a diurnal and arboreal animal that spends most of its time in trees. It is a carnivore that feeds on a variety of insects and small animals.
Frilled Lizard
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
2.5 - 3 feet
(0.8 - 0.9 m)
Average Weight
1 - 2 lbs
(0.5 - 0.9 kg)
Average Life Span
10 years
Gestation Period
60 - 90 days
Did You Know?
The Frilled Lizard is famous for the large, frill-like flap of skin around its neck, which it can flare out when threatened.
When flaring its frill, the Frilled Lizard will also open its mouth wide, revealing a bright yellow or pink lining, and hiss to appear more intimidating.
These lizards can run on two legs, especially when trying to escape predators, a behavior called bipedalism.
The Frilled Lizard is native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
Their diet primarily consists of insects, spiders, and small mammals.
They spend most of their lives in trees, camouflaged against the bark.
The frill also helps them regulate their body temperature, acting like a solar panel to absorb heat or dissipate it.
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