<b>Smaug breyeri</b>, known as Breyer’s dragon, is a striking lizard native to the temperate forests and scrublands of southern Africa, distinguished by its robust body, spiky dorsal crest, and diurnal behavior. This insectivorous species plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and is currently classified as 'vulnerable' due to habitat loss and climate change threats.
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Smaug breyeri
<b>Smaug breyeri</b>, known as Breyer’s dragon, is a striking lizard native to the temperate forests and scrublands of southern Africa, distinguished by its robust body, spiky dorsal crest, and diurnal behavior. This insectivorous species plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and is currently classified as 'vulnerable' due to habitat loss and climate change threats.