Ctenophorus butlerorum, also known commonly as Butler's dragon,[1] the Shark Bay heath dragon[2][4] and the Edel heath dragon,[3] is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
The specific name, butlerorum (Latin, genitive plural), is in honor of Australian naturalist William Henry "Harry" Butler and his wife Margaret Butler.[3][5]
C. butlerorum is found in dunes and sandplains of the mid-west coast of Western Australia between Shark Bay and Kalbarri.[4]
The mode of reproduction of C. butlerorum is unknown.[3]
Ctenophorus butlerorum, also known commonly as Butler's dragon, the Shark Bay heath dragon and the Edel heath dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia.