Tympanocryptis lineata
Tympanocryptis lineata, the Canberra grassland earless dragon or lined earless dragon, is a species of agama found in Australia. Description The Canberra grassland earless dragon is a small, light brown to grey brown lizard usually less than 150 millimetres long and weighing 5–9 grams. The species has a tapering snout, six or seven dark brown bands on its back, dark speckling on its front (especially the throat), and eleven or fewer dark blotches on its tail. Some variation in the appearance of individuals in this species is known. For example, spiny scales on the back, and pigmentation of speckles on the front may vary between individuals. Individuals may exhibit orange-pink colouration on their throat, flanks and sides of head, particularly during the breeding season. Taxonomy Tympanocryptis lineata refers to a species of grassland earless dragon found only in a small area of the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. The species was previously grouped with other species including Tympanocryptis pinguicolla and what is now described as Tympanocryptis petersi. Historically, ‘Tympanocryptis lineata’ formed a species complex. Taxonomic research has led to several species or sub-species previously included under ‘Tympanocryptis lineata’ now being reclassified or described as new species, including: Tympanocryptis