Least Concern
Thorny Devil
Moloch horridus
A remarkable desert lizard covered in spines and adapted to feed almost entirely on ants.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
10–20 years in the wild
Size
Body length 15–21 cm; weight 40–70 g
Scientific Name
Moloch horridus
About Thorny Devil
A remarkable desert lizard covered in spines and adapted to feed almost entirely on ants.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a insectivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–20 years in the wild, a size of Body length 15–21 cm; weight 40–70 g, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Thorny devils can channel water through tiny grooves in their skin toward their mouths.
Where Thorny Devil Lives
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Great Sandy Desert
, Australia
Western Australian outback
, Australia