Collared delma

Collared delma
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Pygopodidae
Genus:	Delma
Species:	D. torquata
Binomial name
Delma torquata Kluge, 1974

The collared delma or adorned delma (Delma torquata) is a species of lizard in the Pygopodidae family endemic to Australia.

Physical Appearance

The colour/complexion of the Collared Delma changes between it's tail, body and head, having a "bluish/grey tinge", with its body being brown while its head is black with cream/yellow ringed interspaces. These cream coloured rings are a distinctive feature of the Collared Delma and usually have one around it's head and two to three rings around it's neck. In terms of size, the snout to vent length of a Collared Delma can range from 50mm to about 70mm, with its tail length can range from 103mm to 126mm and having an average weight of around 1.36kg.

Distribution & Habitat

Distribution

The Collared Delma is mostly located in the areas of south-east Queensland but however they have been recorded to also have a population within Northern New South Wales. Due to the vulnerability of the Collared Delma, its distribution across Queensland is highly fragmented and only found in specific areas of south-east Queensland. These areas include The Bunya Mountains, Blackdown Tablelands National Park, Expedition National Park, Western Creek, near Millmerran and Toowoomba Range. There have also been recorded large concentrations of the Collared Delma located in Western Brisbane suburbs, which include Kenmore, Pinjarra Hills, Anstead, Mt Crosby, Lake Manchester, Lake Manchester and Karana Downs.