Anchieta's Agama
Agama anchietae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusAgama (Typical Agamas)
- SpeciesAgama anchietae (Anchieta's Agama)
About the Anchieta's Agama
Agama anchietae, also known commonly as Anchieta's agama and the western rock agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to southern Africa. The specific name, anchietae, is in honor of Portuguese naturalist José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta, who was an explorer of Africa.
A. anchietae is found in Angola, Botswana, Congo, Namibia, and South Africa. A. anchietae is found in a variety of habitats including desert, shrubland, and grassland. The diet of A. anchietae consists of insects (primarily ants).
A. anchietae shows signs of sexual dimorphism. Males tend to have a wider head and a longer tail than females. This species is one of the more cryptically coloured members of the genus Agama, as opposed to the more colourful species such as Agama planiceps. This is associated with its relatively solitary lifestyle; colourful species such as A. planiceps are comparatively much more social.
A. anchietae is oviparous. Bocage JVB (1896). "Sur deux Agames d'Angola à écaillure héterogène". Jornal de Sciencias Mathematicas... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Anchieta's Agama in Namib-Naukluft 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Anchieta's Agama in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Anchieta's Agama sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 90 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Anchieta's Agama in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Anchieta's Agama in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.