Habitat: Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya
Status: No conservation concerns
Status: No conservation concerns
This dazzling creature is the Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama. The male’s head, neck and shoulders are painted a vivid red or violet, while the body is dark blue. These creatures live in groups with one dominant male that is the most colorful.Due to their brilliantly colored scales, the creature has become in high demand at pet shops. People seem to think that it resembles the comic book hero Spider Man! There’s an article from Metro.co.uk entitled ‘Spider Man’ of the Lizards is the Star of the Pet Shop. Here are some highlights: