Movement The perentie is capable of running at high speeds. It will also do this in non-threatening situations simply to scan its surroundings for potential danger (a behaviour known as ‘tripoding’). The perentie may also stand upright on its hind legs to appear more threatening. If cornered, the lizard defends itself with its teeth, claws and whip-like tail.ĭuring aggressive encounters, the perentie may perform a threat display that involves inflating the throat and hissing, and sometimes lunging forward with an open mouth. When the perentie feels threatened it will either lie motionless with its body pressed flat against the ground, or attempt to flee from danger. In winter when the temperatures drop, the species tends to be inactive and remains inside its burrow. The perentie can sometimes be seen with just its head outside of its shelter, presumably in order to minimise exposure to danger. It warms itself up by basking in the sun, and may lay on top of rocks to absorb their heat. The lizard will also shelter in caves and rock crevices.īeing a cold-blooded reptile, the perentie relies on external conditions to attain a suitable body temperature. They provide the lizard with shelter both from poor weather and from predators. Perentie burrows can be extensive, with several exits. Using its powerful front limbs and strong claws, it excavates holes in the sandy soil. Perentie Facts: Behaviour Perenties use their forked tongues to ‘taste’ the air. Typical perentie habitat features hard-packed soil, loose stones and rocky outcroppings and gorges. The perentie is most commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions. The species also occurs on Barrow Island, which lies 50 km (30 mi) northwest of the Pilbara coast of Western Australia.
The species occurs mainly in the arid interior of the country, but its range stretches from the central coast of Western Australia, through both the Northern Territory and South Australia, to the Great Dividing Range in western Queensland. Juveniles are more brightly-coloured than the adults. The large blotches on the lizard’s throat form a unique pattern that can be used to distinguish individuals. Large cream or pale yellow bands with dark edges adorn the tail and the back. The coloration of the perentie ranges from dark brown to light brown, with the upper parts of the animal’s body and limbs being speckled with dark spots. Its tail and legs are strong, and each limb has 5 clawed toes. It has a long neck, a flattened head with a long snout, a forked tongue, and teeth that are sharp, slightly curved and backwards-pointing. You can see amazing footage of wild perenties in the video below.Ĭompared to other large lizard species, the perentie has a fairly slender body. The perentie is rarely encountered by humans it is shy and mostly inhabits areas far from human habitation. The perentie is the largest lizard in Australia and the fourth largest in the world only the Komodo dragon ( Varanus komodoensis), Asian water monitor ( Varanus salvator) and crocodile monitor ( Varanus salvadorii) are larger. Read on to find out more about this awesome Australian reptile…
This fearsome reptile is seldom encountered in the wild, as it inhabits remote areas well away from human habitation. It is Australia’s largest lizard, reaching lengths of over 2 metres. The perentie is a species of monitor lizard native to Australia. Adopt pets from your local animal rescues/shelters, there are plenty of animals just waiting for a home.Perentie facts, pictures and information. JOIN OUR DISCORD! Check out our related subreddits Check out the /r/Aww subreddit of the week Please spay and neuter your pets! While your newborn pets are cute, failing to do this allows your little darlings to add to the population of homeless animals. We're here to help, but please provide a link/URL when you modmail us. No social media links or personally identifiable information. Don't submit more than 4 posts in 24 hours. No asking for donations, sponsorship or adoptions (try /r/care or /r/assistance). This includes not only inappropriate images but also inappropriate text, innuendo, or inappropriate jokes in comments. Posts must link to sites on our approved list. No post titles asking for upvotes or approval. No comics, captioned pictures/videos (try r/lolcats, r/cute, or r/animaltextgifs), or photos of just text. No "sad" content, such as pics of animals that have passed away (try /r/petloss), animals that have been injured/abused, or sob stories (e.g.
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