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agamid

Lizard in the family Agamidae, containing about 300 species.

Agamids include the common agama; the Australian frilled lizard Chlamydosaurus, which runs on its hind legs and has a frill on each side of its neck; the thorny devil Moloch horridus, whose body is covered with large spikes; and the Malaysia flying dragon Draco volans.

Classification

Agamids are in family Agamidae, suborder Sauria, order Squamata, class Reptilia.



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