Common agama (Agama agama)

Also known as:	red-headed rock agama

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Reptilia
Order	Squamata
Family	Agamidae
Genus	Agama (1)

Top facts

• An African species, the common agama is found in a range of habitats from urban to wild areas.
• Mainly an insectivorous species, the common agama can also feed on vegetation and small reptiles.
• Female common agamas dig a hole in which to lay a clutch of around 5 to 7 eggs.

The common agama has not yet been assessed by the IUCN.

Information on the common agama (Agama agama) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact:
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1. UNEP-WCMC (April, 2011)
   http://www.unep-wcmc.org