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Reptiles of Sydney Harbour

Lizards

Lizards are the reptile group with the greatest number of species and the greatest diversity of body form in terms of shape and size. Twenty-three species are recorded from the Sydney Harbour region. There are five families of lizards in Australia, and representatives of all five families once occurred in the area.

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Goannas



Skinks


Dragons


Geckos and Snake Lizards