Kenyan rock agama
A species of Rüppell’s agama Scientific name : Agama lionotus Genus : Rüppell’s agama
Kenyan rock agama, A species of Rüppell’s agama
Scientific name: Agama lionotus
Genus: Rüppell’s agama
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Description General Info
Description
Agama lionotus is a species of lizard from the Agamidae family, found in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia. It is commonly referred to as the Kenyan rock agama, and is often confused with the red-headed rock agama.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Kenyan rock agama primarily feeds on insects, making them primarily insectivorous. Specific food items include beetles, spiders, and caterpillars which they actively hunt during the day in their African habitats.
Appearance
Kenyan rock agama is a moderately-sized lizard with a robust build and rough, scaly skin. Its main color is brown, but males exhibit a vibrant blue on their neck and flanks during breeding seasons. The species has a lengthy tail used for balancing and a somewhat flattened body patterned with dark spots or stripes, suitable for camouflage against bark or rocks.
Behavior
Kenyan rock agama is a diurnal, arboreal species known for its basking behaviour. These lizards are largely solitary outside the breeding season, displaying territorial tendencies through head bobbing and push-up displays to discourage rivals. Kenyan rock agama uses its vibrant skin coloration, which varies by individuals' status and mood, for courtship signals and to communicate aggression or submission, making it a visually communicative species in the wild.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Rüppell’s agama Species
Kenyan rock agama 
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