Scientific Name: Agama agama
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Sauropsida
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Subfamily: Agaminae
Genus: Agama
Habitat
It is usually found in most of sub-saharan Africa.
Physical Characteristics
Because of it's brightly colored head, it is commonly referred to as the Red-headed, Common, or Rainbow agama.
Reproduction
in the breeding season the males develop their most dramatic markings, the head and neck and also tail turning bright orange, and the body dark blue. Outside of the breeding season, the male is a plain brown. The females and juveniles are always more cryptically marked.
Diet
Their diet consists of insects.
