thorny devil
Also known as Moloch horridus, mountain devil, thorny lizard, moloch, thorny dragon
species of reptile
Species
Least Concernvia IUCN
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The thorny devil (Moloch horridus), also known commonly as the mountain devil, thorny lizard, thorny dragon, and moloch, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia. It is the sole species in the genus Moloch. It grows up to 21 cm (8.3 in) in total length (including tail), with females generally larger than males.
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