Pogona minor minor
About
The Pogona minor minor is commonly known as the Western Bearded Dragon, or simply Bearded Dragon. Pogona minor is one of eight species contained in the Pogona genus. The Pogona minor has three subspecies: Pogona minor minor, Pogona minor minima and Pogona minor mitchelli.
Unlike the Pogona vitticeps, the Pogona minor subspecies are rarely kept as pets and is not commonly found outside of Australia. Like the Pogona henrylawsoni, Pogona barbata, Pogona microlepidota, and the Pogona nullarbor they are considered exotic pets.
Description
Pogona minor minor will reach a maximum length of 38 cm. A lot smaller than the popular Pogona vitticeps that can reach 60 cm in length. This species will exhibit a light to dark grey pattern depending on the specific region.
Geography
Pogona minor minor is found in the southwestern coast and interior of western Australia. They are found in semi-arid regions such as woodlands and arid deserts.
Behavior
Pogona minor shares a lot of the common behaviors present in the other Pogona species. Such as arm waving. The dragon will wave one of its front arms in a circular motion. This often signals a sign of submission, whether that be to a bigger dragon or a female to a male who is attempting to mate with her. A male will signal he wants to mate by head bobbing. In order to assert dominance, the male will aggressively move its head up and down.
Diet
The diet of the Pogona minor minor consists of small insects. Unlike other Pogona species, their size makes them primarily insectivores.