Primary Assay — Bearded Dragon
Social Behavior (Head Bob / Arm Wave)
Pogona vitticeps
Bearded dragons signal dominance and submission with stereotyped head bobs and arm waves. Display rate and posture index agonistic and reproductive states.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Pogona vitticeps.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Head bobs | count/min | Dominance signaling |
| Arm waves | count/min | Submission signaling |
| Beard darkening | index | Threat coloration |
| Dyadic outcome | win/lose | Encounter resolution |
References
Citations for Social Behavior (Head Bob / Arm Wave)
- Brattstrom BH. (1971). Social and thermoregulatory behavior of the bearded dragon, Amphibolurus barbatus. Copeia, 1971(3), 484-497.
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Bearded Dragon Research
Reptile Enclosure with EEG Implant
Sleep neurophysiology
Thermal-Gradient Basking Arena
Thermoregulatory behavior
Video Tracking System (Slow-Motion Capable)
Display behavior analysis
Two-Compartment Imitation Apparatus
Social learning
Multi-Cage Climate Control
Long-term housing for chronic studies
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