{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "bearded-dragon",
  "name": "Bearded Dragon",
  "scientificName": "Pogona vitticeps",
  "category": "Reptile",
  "summary": "The bearded dragon is a medium-sized lizard from the deserts of central Australia and one of the most popular pet reptiles in the world. Named for the spiny 'beard' under its chin, which it puffs out and darkens to display, it is docile, curious, and tolerant of handling. Bearded dragons are omnivores that typically live 10 to 15 years in captivity.",
  "conservationStatus": "Least Concern",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Reptilia",
    "order": "Squamata",
    "family": "Agamidae",
    "genus": "Pogona"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 0.5,
    "lengthM": 0.6,
    "topSpeedKmh": 15,
    "lifespanYears": 12
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Pogona vitticeps"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Omnivore"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Arid deserts and woodlands of Australia"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "10–15 years in captivity"
    },
    {
      "label": "Length",
      "value": "40–60 cm (16–24 in) including tail"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "Up to 15 km/h (9 mph)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "Arid deserts and dry woodlands of central Australia.",
    "continents": [
      "Oceania"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "IUCN Red List — Pogona vitticeps.",
      "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Pogona%20vitticeps&searchType=species"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Pogona vitticeps. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pogona_vitticeps/"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Wikipedia — Bearded Dragon.",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_bearded_dragon"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bearded-dragon/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/bearded-dragon/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}