Description
Pogona minor minor lizards are large, 38 cm in length (15 cm from snout to vent), P. minor minima is slightly smaller. All bearded dragons have a chameleon-like colour, either blending into their environments or presenting brighter displays during interaction with others. They are similar in appearance to Pogona nullarbor and Caimanops amphiboluroides (mulga dragon), but are distinguished by a smaller head size, and the arrangement of spines on the underside and neck. The western bearded dragon is widespread in Southwest Australia and central deserts; the range includes semiarid regions such as woodland or heathland, and arid desert or coastal dunes. This subspecies also occurs on Dirk Hartog Island. Pogona minor minima is found on West, North, and East Wallabi Islands, Houtman Abrolhos.
These dragons display a behaviour common to other Pogona species, they will wave one of their forelegs to trigger a response from a potential rivals or mates. Another typical behaviour is head-bobbing amongst males, perhaps related to dominance within their social order. They are often seen basking on fence posts.
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