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Mucoso agama

A species of Rüppell’s agama
Scientific name : Agama mucosoensis Genus : Rüppell’s agama

Mucoso agama, A species of Rüppell’s agama
Scientific name: Agama mucosoensis
Genus: Rüppell’s agama

Description

The mucoso agama is an intriguing reptile with a unique adaptation that allows it to change its skin color to match its environment, providing an effective mechanism for camouflage. It typically feeds on a diet mainly composed of insects. Furthermore, the mucoso agama exhibits a characteristic head-bobbing behavior during social interactions, which are believed to be a form of communication within its species.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Mucoso agama is an insectivorous species primarily relying on ants and termites. Its diet also includes small invertebrates, taking advantage of seasonal abundance to supplement its insect-based consumption.

Appearance

Mucoso agama is a small-medium sized lizard with a slender body and rough, scaly skin. Predominantly greyish-brown, these lizards also display bands of white striping along their sides and tails. They possess a distinct, crested ridge down their long, tapering backs. Sunbathing often causes their bodies to deepen in color. Both sexes are similar in appearance with no significant variations due to age or subspecies.

Behavior

Mucoso agama displays diurnal habits, active during day and retiring to rock crevices at night. It forages primarily on vegetation and insects, showcasing an adaptative feeding diversity. A solitary species, it exhibits territorialism, especially during breeding season, fiercely defending its territory from rivals. Remarkably, mucoso agama demonstrates unique calisthenics, executing push-up movements as a signalling gesture, characteristic to the species.

Population

Increasing

Scientific Classification

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