Common Agama Agama agama

The Common Agama, also called the Red-headed Rock Agama, is native to West and west-central Africa and also to Madagascar. The male can reach a length of 35cm.

A dull-looking lizard out of season, the breeding male has a bright red head, blue body and turquoise or blue tail in the breeding season and is also called the Rainbow Agama. The breeding female has bright orange patches along her flanks.