Ctenophorus clayi explained

Ctenophorus clayi, also known commonly as the black-collared dragon,^[1] the black-shouldered ground-dragon, and Clay's dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, clayi, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Brian T. Clay (1950–2004).^[2]

Geographic range and habitat

C. clayi occurs in red sand-ridges with spinifex in the central and western deserts of Australia, with an isolated population existing in North West Cape in Western Australia.^[1]

Reproduction

C. clayi is oviparous.

Further reading

• Storr GM (1967). "The Amphibolurus reticulatus species-group (Lacertilia: Agamidae) in Western Australia". Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia 49: 17–25. (Amphibolurus clayi, new species, p. 24).

Notes and References

1. Wilson, S., Swan, G. (2013) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, New Holland Publishers, Sydney, New South Wales,
2. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]