Hello NatureMaprs!Three new priority species lists of exotic freshwater and terrestrial invertebrates, and vertebrates in the ACT have been added to NatureMapr. Uploading records of these species to N...

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Discussion

poida84 wrote:

1 hr ago

@DonFletcher that is amazing to know yes when i get back from my hike ill do that.

Varanus rosenbergi

PatrickCampbell2 wrote:

2 hrs ago

My pleasure John. Generally speaking yes, the water dragons in the ACT belong to the subspecies Intellagama lesueurii howittii. As far as I know, there's no records of the nominate subspecies present in the ACT to date. Unfortunately, two adult males have been observed in Queanbeyan, beside the Queanbeyan River. So best not to assume and if in doubt leave it as Intellagama lesueurii.

Intellagama lesueurii howittii

johnpugh wrote:

4 hrs ago

Thanks Patrick, Is it safe to assume water dragons in ACT are all Gippsland? Sometime hard to confirm when they are very young. Is there any evidence of interbreeding? Sadly it has been awhile since I have seen Water Dragons along the creek at Jarramlee Park in Dunlop. They used to be so common. Being adjacent Jarramlee Grasslands we have Birds of Prey and Foxes which may be killing them off. The creek flooding could be another factor as we have had a few over the last few years equivalent to a 100 year flood events.

Intellagama lesueurii howittii

DonFletcher wrote:

8 hrs ago

Lace Monitors have been recorded previously raiding nests of Rosenberg's Monitors, which is what this is I believe. Terrific sequence of photos @poida84. This is the time of year when Rosenberg's have just finished laying. Their nests are vulnerable to either Lace Monitors or cannibal male Rosies and so the female Rosies tend to remain nearby to guard their nest. They can successfully drive off a larger male Rosie, although they are sometimes seriously injured in the process, but this large Lacie must have been too much. @poida84 it would be great if you could submit this under both species names.

Varanus rosenbergi

AaronClausen wrote:

8 hrs ago

Hi @PatrickCampbell2 - highly recommend TimL's exceptional DSLR photography guide!

Cryptoblepharus pulcher

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