Species Tympanocryptis houstoni Storr, 1982
Nullarbor Earless Dragon
- Tympanocryptis lineata houstoni Storr, G.M. 1982. Revision of the bearded dragons (Lacertilia: Agamidae) of Western Australia with notes on the dismemberment of the genus Amphibolurus. Records of the Western Australian Museum 10(2): 199-214.
Type data:
Holotype WAM R53427, 10 km SSE Cocklebiddy, Western Australia [32°07'S 126°06'E].
Paratype(s) WAM 61 specs, various WA.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Shoo, L.P., Rose, R., Doughty, P., Austin, J.J. & Melville, J. 2008. Diversification patterns of pebble-mimic dragons are consistent with historical disruption of important habitat corridors in arid Australia. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 48: 528-542
Distribution
States
South Australia, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
SA, WA: Hampton (HAM), Nullarbor (NUL)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- South Australia: W plateau
- Western Australia: W plateau
General References
Ellis, R.J. 2019. An annotated type catalogue of the dragon lizards (Reptilia: Squamata: Agamidae) in the collection of the Western Australian Museum. Records of the Western Australian Museum 34: 115–132
Melville, J., Chaplin, K., Hipsley, C.A., Sarre, S.D., Sumner, J. & Hutchinson, M. 2019. Integrating phylogeography and high-resolution X-ray CT reveals five new cryptic species and multiple hybrid zones among Australian earless dragons. Royal Society Open Science 6(191166): 1-32 [Date published 18 Dec 2019] [20, Figures 9b and 11b]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | AGAMIDAE | 22-Jun-2021 | MODIFIED | |
| 07-Feb-2024 | 16-Aug-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |