At a glance
Essentials
- Distribution
- Endemic to Australia; present in Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
- Habitat
- Central and western deserts of Australia.
- Conservation
- Least Concern (IUCN 3.1).
Observation guide
What to look for
- 01
It belongs to the genus Ctenophorus and the family Agamidae.
An important limitation
Lighting, age and viewing angle can hide features. If identification affects consumption, handling or conservation, consult specialist sources.
Ecology
Description and characteristics
Ctenophorus clayi is a lizard in the family Agamidae, originally described by Storr in 1967. The species is endemic to Australia and is distributed in the country's central and western deserts, where it occupies red sand ridges with spinifex vegetation. There is an isolated population on North West Cape, in Western Australia. It is oviparous.