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Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Reptile
  • Oceania

About the Thorny Devil

The Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) is a reptile found in Oceania. Its habitats include deserts and grasslands.

This reptile weighs about 100 g and can live for around 15 years. Its top speed is 6 km/h. Its estimated population is around 100,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Moloch horridus
Group
Reptile
Region
Oceania
Habitats
Desert, Grassland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
100 g
Lifespan
15 years
Top speed
6 km/h
Estimated population
100,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
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