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Bearded Dragons originated in Austrailia. There are seven known different species of the genus Pogona, listed below are the scientific names of the animal, who discovered the animal, and lastly when the animal was discovered: Pogona barbata Cuvier 1829 Pogona henrylawsoni Wells & Wellington 1985 Pogona microlepidota Glauert 1952 Pogona minima Loveridge 1933 Pogona minor Sternfeld 1919 Pogona nullarbor Badham 1976 Pogona vitticeps Ahl 1926 Bearded Dragons have many different climates, and so far, the most successfully bred and maintained in captivity is the Pogona Vitticeps. These are the bearded dragons that we mostly know today (vitticeps). This is also known as the central/inland species. These animals have the ability to darken and lighten their colors in different situations, to increase/decrease the amount of sunlight absorbed, male dominance/breeding beahviours amoungst other reasons. Bearded Dragons like to climb and hang out on branches, or bask on rocks. They eat vegetation, insects, small rodents, fruits, and appear to be very indiscriminate against food sources (never feed firelies or wild caught food). Although there has been some success breeding other species in the Pogona Genus, nothing is comparitive to the success of the Vitteceps. Since the export of these animals is now illegal from Austrailia and this is their only origin, Fresh and diverse lines are commonly sought after but very hard to find. Several different morphs have been discovered that alter the physical appearance of the animals. Some examples of these morphs are; Hypo-Lack or absence of dark melanin Translucent-Lack or absence of white pigment Recessive Leatherbacks- Reduction in tubercules Italian Leatherback-reduction in tubercules, scales; produces silkback American CoDom Smoothie- reduction in turbercules, scales; produces silkback Patternless-absence of pattern, color range from white to brow/beige Please review the other information posted throughout our site for more information. Please feel free to contact us with any additional information, questions or concerns at contact@dragonfortress.com Thanks! DragonFortress.com CLICK TO GO BACK TO GENETICS MAIN PAGE Last updated 7/27/2010 |