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16-DEC-2009 Dick Keely

Rainbow Agama

Ahotokurom, Cape Coast, Ghana

Agama agama is a species of lizard from the Agamidae family, found in most of subsaharan Africa. It is commonly referred to as the Common Agama, Red-headed Rock Agama, or Rainbow Agama. It can often be seen in the heat of the day. 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 plainly marked. This lizard can be climbing rocks and walls. Their diet is insects.Reference: Wikipedia


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Charles Lasnier18-Jan-2010 06:35
Ah, so this is standard. I thought it was trying for camoflage.
John Armstrong17-Jan-2010 12:10
Nice shot of this handsome chap!
lou_rozensteins11-Jan-2010 04:14
Nice details. Well done.
Pete Hemington10-Jan-2010 23:11
What a dramatic creature so well and sharply presented here
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