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Mwanza flat-headed rock agama

A species of Rüppell’s agama, Also known as Mwanza flat-headed agama
Scientific name : Agama mwanzae Genus : Rüppell’s agama

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama, A species of Rüppell’s agama
Also known as:
Mwanza flat-headed agama
Scientific name: Agama mwanzae
Genus: Rüppell’s agama
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Description General Info

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) Photo By AmonHeijne , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) or the Spider-Man agama, because of its coloration, is a lizard in the family Agamidae, found in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya.

General Info

Lifespan

12-15 years

Diet

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama predominantly feeds on insects, with a particular preference for beetles and ants. Seasonal variations may lead it to supplement its diet with small amounts of vegetation.

Appearance

The mwanza flat-headed rock agama is a medium-sized lizard with a slender body and a triangular head. The skin is rough with scattered small spikes. Its coloration includes vibrant red, blue, and black, with males displaying more striking hues. A notable feature is its long, thin tail. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies other than color intensity.

Behavior

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama exhibit a predominantly diurnal lifestyle, characterized by basking and foraging activities during daytime hours. They possess distinct territorial behavior, utilizing head-bopping and color changes to assert dominance or repel threats. Often solitary outside of breeding season, mwanza flat-headed rock agama are arboreal, adept at navigating rocky environments, demonstrating remarkable agility and camouflage skills specific to their natural habitat.

Population

Stable
Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) Photo By AmonHeijne , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Dragons
Genus
Rüppell’s agama
Species
Mwanza flat-headed rock agama
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