Ctenophorus butlerorum


Ctenophorus butlerorum, also known commonly as Butler's dragon, the Shark Bay heath dragon and the Edel heath dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, butlerorum, is in honor of Australian naturalist William Henry "Harry" Butler and his wife Margaret Butler.

Habitat and geographic range

C. butlerorum is found in dunes and sandplains of the mid-west coast of Western Australia between Shark Bay and Kalbarri, [Western Australia|Kalbarri].

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of C. butlerorum is unknown.