# 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! - **Category:** [Reptiles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/reptile) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 34 - **Habitat:** Rocky areas ![Peters's Rock Agama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Agama_picticauda.jpg&width=800) Photo: Nosferattus, CC0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Agama_picticauda.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Squamata - **Order:** Lacertilia - **Family:** Agamidae - **Genus:** Agama ## 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 - **Mood Markings:** Peters's Rock Agama can change its skin color to communicate with others and show how it's feeling. - **Sun-Powered Energy:** Peters's Rock Agama can warm itself by basking in the sun, which gives it energy to hunt and move around. - **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 - **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 - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Reptiles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/reptiles) ## 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? Compare toes, scales, head shape, crests and tail proportions. Many lizards can drop and regrow their tails, so a short tail isn't always a species trait. Lizard Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Bok Tower Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bok-tower-gardens) — Florida, US · Botanical Garden - [Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden) — Florida, US · Botanical Garden - [Miami Beach Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/miami-beach-botanical-garden) — US · Botanical Garden - [Bay Shore Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bay-shore-historic-district) — Florida, US · Historic District - [Boca Chita Key Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/boca-chita-key-historic-district) — US · Historic District - [Collins Waterfront Architectural District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/collins-waterfront-architectural-district) — Florida, US · Historic District [View all places to see Peters's Rock Agama](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/peterss-rock-agama) ## More Reptiles - [Pond Slider](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pond-slider) (*Trachemys scripta*) - [Western Fence Lizard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-fence-lizard) (*Sceloporus occidentalis*) - [Common Five-lined Skink](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-five-lined-skink) (*Plestiodon fasciatus*) - [Desert Spiny Lizard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/desert-spiny-lizard) (*Sceloporus magister*) --- Source: [Peters's Rock Agama: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/peterss-rock-agama)