Gippsland Water Dragons
The Gippsland Water Dragon(Physignathus lesueurii howittii)
These are a a large lizard. It is grey-green and brown with black banding on back and a row of spines from the crest of the head to the tail. The chest is olive green. Males often have patches or stripes of orange, blue and yellow on chest. It is a good swimmer and dives into the water when disturbed.
It can remain submerged for around half an hour. Range eastern Victoria and far south-eastern NSW Size Total length up to 80 cm including tail. Head and body length 20-25cm
The Gippsland Water Dragon(Physignathus lesueurii howittii)
These are a a large lizard. It is grey-green and brown with black banding on back and a row of spines from the crest of the head to the tail. The chest is olive green. Males often have patches or stripes of orange, blue and yellow on chest. It is a good swimmer and dives into the water when disturbed.
It can remain submerged for around half an hour. Range eastern Victoria and far south-eastern NSW Size Total length up to 80 cm including tail. Head and body length 20-25cm
