Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama
Agama mwanzae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusAgama (Typical Agamas)
- SpeciesAgama mwanzae (Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama)
About the Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama
The Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) is a lizard reptile in the family Agamidae, found in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya. It lives in semideserts and can often be seen in the heat of the day basking on rocks or kopjes. The male's head, neck, and shoulders are bright red or violet, while the body is dark blue. The female is mostly brown and is difficult to distinguish from female agamas of other species. This lizard is often confused with the red-headed rock agama (Agama agama). Males preferably have around five breeding partners and are highly territorial. Once a male has won over a female, the lizard performs exotic head bobs and head swinging to court her.
The species has become a fashionable pet due to the male's coloration, which resembles the comic-book superhero Spider-Man. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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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 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 115 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
December has the highest sighting rate for Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.