South Indian Rock Agama Psammophilus dorsalis

The South Indian or Peninsula Rock Agama is native to rocky terrain in southern India. The adult male, above left, turns bright red or orange/yellow with black in the breeding season. The female, above right, has an intricate, cryptic pattern for camouflage. They can grow to over 30cm long (including tail).

All photos were taken by Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy in southern India.