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Peters's Rock Agama

Agama picticauda

Peter's Rock Agama is a colorful lizard that loves to bask in the sun. With its bright colors and unique patterns, it can often be seen on rocks and walls, making it a fun sight to spot!

Habitat: Rocky areas

Appearance

The Peters's Rock Agama male is strikingly vibrant with an orange or red head, a blue body, and a black-tipped tail. Females are typically duller, sporting olive or brown hues with lighter spots. They have a rough, spiny-scaled appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyAgamidaeGenusAgama
Peters's Rock Agama
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Peters's Rock Agama

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

34

Interesting facts

A group of these colorful lizards is sometimes called a 'colony' or 'lounge'!

Male agamas do push-ups to show off their strength to rivals and potential mates!

Peters's Rock Agamas use their long tails for balance when running really fast!

These lizards can survive long periods without food or water in dry environments!

Special abilities

Ability

Mood Markings

Peters's Rock Agama can change its skin color to communicate with others and show how it's feeling.

Ability

Sun-Powered Energy

Peters's Rock Agama can warm itself by basking in the sun, which gives it energy to hunt and move around.

Ability

Rock Acrobat

Peters's Rock Agama can climb and cling to steep rocky surfaces using its strong claws and agile body.

Measurements & details

Length
13-30 cm
Weight
0.01-0.05 kg
Lifespan
5-8 years
Top Speed
20 km/h
Clutch Size
5-10
Incubation
60-90 days

Diet & Feeding

This lizard is an omnivore, enjoying a mix of insects and other small critters, plus some plants!

Primary Foods

  • Ants
  • Termites
  • Crickets
  • Beetles
  • Spiders
  • Flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Boomslang

Dispholidus typus

Venomous snakes like this hunt agamas.

eaten by

Tawny Eagle

Aquila rapax

Birds of prey often target these lizards from above.

eats

Big-headed Ant

Pheidole megacephala

Agamas frequently feast on various ant species.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch from a distance and do not try to touch or catch wild lizards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Peters's Rock Agama?

The easiest way to identify Peters's Rock Agama is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Peters's Rock Agama?

13-30 cm

How much does Peters's Rock Agama weigh?

0.01-0.05 kg

How long does Peters's Rock Agama live?

5-8 years

How fast can Peters's Rock Agama move?

20 km/h

What does Peters's Rock Agama eat?

This lizard is an omnivore, enjoying a mix of insects and other small critters, plus some plants!

Where is Peters's Rock Agama usually found?

Rocky areas

How does Peters's Rock Agama hunt?

Foraging

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