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The
Mwanza Flat-headed Agama or
Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama (
Agama mwanzae) is a species of
lizardLizards are a very large and widespread group of squamate reptiles, with nearly 3800 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica as well as most oceanic island chains...
from the
AgamidaeAgamids, lizards of the family Agamidae, include more than 300 species in Africa, Asia, Australia, and a few in Southern Europe. They are commonly called dragons or dragon lizards. Phylogenetically they may be sister to the Iguanidae, and have a similar appearance. Agamids usually have...
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, found in most of
sub-Saharan AfricaSub-Saharan Africa is a geographical term used to describe the area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara, or those African countries which are fully or partially located south of the Sahara...
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It 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 dark blue. The female is mostly brown and is difficult to distinguish from other female agamas. This species is often confused with the Red-headed Rock Agama (
Agama agamaAgama 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...
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The species has become a fashionable pet due to its coloration which resembles the comic book superhero
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