Reptile
Agama agama
Agama agamaAlso known as Common Agama, Red-headed Rock Agama
Agama agama is a sturdy day-active lizard whose dominant males develop a bright orange or red head above a dark blue body. Groups occupy rocks, walls, and open ground where individuals bask, hunt insects, and communicate with head bobs.
rock agamaterritorial displayday-active lizard
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAnts, termites, grasshoppers
Predators
- snakes
- raptors
- small carnivores
ThreatsHabitat clearing, road mortality, pesticides, persecution, and capture for the pet trade
HabitatsSavanna, rocky outcrops, dry woodland, village walls, gardens, farms, and urban ground
Life spanOften five to ten years
Classification
- FamilyAgamidae
- SpeciesAgama agama
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not chase, corner, or capture basking agamas; leave walls and rock retreats intact.
Responsible observation
- Male: Look for an orange-red head contrasting with a dark blue body.
- Display: Head bobbing and push-ups mark territorial communication.
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