Brilliant ground agama
A species of Trapelus Scientific name : Trapelus agilis Genus : Trapelus
Brilliant ground agama, A species of Trapelus
Scientific name: Trapelus agilis
Genus: Trapelus
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Description
The brilliant ground agama (Trapelus agilis) is a species of agama found in Central, West and South Asia, in Iran, Pakistan, India, Russia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, possibly Iraq, and Afghanistan (T. a. isolepis).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Brilliant ground agama predominantly feeds on arthropods including insects, spiders, and scorpions. Its probing hunting strategy enables it to tackle ground-dwelling prey, a significant component of its diet.
Appearance
Brilliant ground agama is a moderately sized lizard with a flattened body and smooth, scaly skin. Its coloration varies from grey to brown to blend with its arid environments, often marked with irregular dark patterns. Adult males exhibit brighter colors, especially blue hues on the sides of their bodies and throat during the breeding season. This lizard lacks any horns, wings, or particularly noticeable tail characteristics.
Behavior
Brilliant ground agama demonstrates diurnal behavior, actively hunting insects and small vertebrates, and extensive basking in the sun. Exhibiting largely solitary tendencies, territorial disputes are common among males, solved by a unique body-flattening display. Adapted for arid habitats, brilliant ground agama uses desert rocks for camouflage.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Trapelus Species
Brilliant ground agama 
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