Frilled Lizard

About

How frilled lizard lives

Frilled lizards climb trees and flash a large neck frill when startled by predators. A frilled lizard can run on its hind legs in short bursts when escaping. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting frilled lizard also depends on keeping forest, grassland habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• A frilled lizard can run on its hind legs in short bursts when escaping.
• Reptiles depend on external heat sources, so basking and shade are part of their daily routine.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.