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thorny devil

species of reptile

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Instance of: taxon
Named after: Moloch
Image: Thornydevil02.jpg

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P105: species
P183: Australia
P141: Least Concern
P9566: diurnality

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The thorny devil (Moloch horridus), also known commonly as the mountain devil, thorny lizard, thorny dragon, and moloch, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia. It is the sole species in the genus Moloch. It grows up to 21 cm (8.3 in) in total length (including tail), with females generally larger than males.

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