




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
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.





Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
34
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!
Peters's Rock Agama can change its skin color to communicate with others and show how it's feeling.
Peters's Rock Agama can warm itself by basking in the sun, which gives it energy to hunt and move around.
Peters's Rock Agama can climb and cling to steep rocky surfaces using its strong claws and agile body.
This lizard is an omnivore, enjoying a mix of insects and other small critters, plus some plants!
Dispholidus typus
Venomous snakes like this hunt agamas.
Aquila rapax
Birds of prey often target these lizards from above.
Pheidole megacephala
Agamas frequently feast on various ant species.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
No aliases listed yet.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch from a distance and do not try to touch or catch wild lizards.
The easiest way to identify Peters's Rock Agama is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
13-30 cm
0.01-0.05 kg
5-8 years
20 km/h
This lizard is an omnivore, enjoying a mix of insects and other small critters, plus some plants!
Rocky areas
Foraging
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
May 30, 2026
Boca Chita Key Historic DistrictPhoto attribution
(c) Jeanne Marie, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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