Namib Rock Agama
Agama planiceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusAgama (Typical Agamas)
- SpeciesAgama planiceps (Namib Rock Agama)
About the Namib Rock Agama
The Namib rock agama (Agama planiceps) is a species of agamid lizard that is native to granite rocky outcrops in northwestern Namibia and southwestern Angola. They occur in Benguela and Namibe provinces of Angola, and in Damaraland and the Kaokoveld region of Namibia.
They exhibit a striking sexual dimorphism, with males in contrasting orange and blue colours, and the females dappled and checkered in brown, grey and yellow. In summer, males court females by running in circles around them while head-bobbing.
The black mongoose also occurs in isolated granite kopjes of this region, and is a known predator of these agamas. The mongooses are most successful during early mornings on cold days when the agamas are less mobile. Other predators include hornbills and rock kestrels. Up to 30% of the adult agamas may have broken tails.
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Recent sightings of Namib Rock Agama in Etosha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Namib Rock Agama in Etosha National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Namib Rock Agama sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Namib Rock Agama in Etosha National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Namib Rock Agama in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.