Gippsland Water Dragon, Forest Park, Orbost, Vic, Australia
S 37° 42.557 E 148° 27.201
55H E 628105 N 5825445
Beside the Snowy River Flood Mark 'Totem Pole' is an Information sign from Waterwatch Victoria, that also gives information on a frequent visitor to this waterside (Snowy River) park.
Waymark Code: WMWTWQ
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 10/13/2017
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The top right of the Interpretative Sign, titled "Floods are a natural part of a healthy river system", has a section on the local Gippsland Water Dragon. That section reads:
"Gippsland Water Dragon
Physignathus lesuerii howittii
(Tharawurt - indigenous name)
This semi-aquatic, arboreal lizard is known for dropping from branches of considerable height if disturbed. A powerful swimmer, it is extremely wary and can stay underwater for over an hour.
Size: Up to 800 mm.
Habitat: Waterside rocks, logs or overhanging branches. Juveniles favour low vegetation or accumulated flood debris.
Diet: A broad range of invertebrates (Including molluscs and crustaceans), small vertebrates (including fish, hatchling tortoise and small mammals) and vegetable matter."
The sign is sponsored and supported by many local organisations.
Visited: 1115, Saturday, 14 May, 2016
Visit Instructions:
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