Meet the Pebble-mimic DragonArticle | Updated 3 months ago Pebble-mimic Dragon Paul Doughty The Pebble-mimic Dragon, or Tympanocryptis cephalus, is a harmless reptile that lives in Western Australia’s arid zones. Pebble-mimic Dragon Image copyright Paul Doughty Appearance This small dragon species has a round body that resembles a stone, narrow neck and a triangular head with a pointed snout. Its body is covered in small spines, and the black and white tail is camouflaged to resemble a dead twig. It can grow up to 15 cm in size. Behaviour and Habitat The Pebble-mimic Dragon relies on its camouflage to remain invisible to predators. It lives in the rocky flats or cracking clays of the arid zone.