First reported in 1976, the African red headed agama (Agama agama) has been established in South Florida for quite some time. Substantially herbivorous. Hardy African Stunners A male red-headed agama in breeding condition is simply stunning – out of the breeding season, males and females are “merely” gorgeous! These reptiles have beautiful coloration and make excellent lizards for a breeding project. The Red Headed Agama, also known as the Red Headed Rock Agama, Common Agama, and Rainbow Agama, is native to Africa.Their scientific name is Agama agama (see classification below). Finding a pet red-headed agama isn’t hard although captive-bred specimens are not as common as their wild-caught counterparts. The genus Agama includes at least 37 species in Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa, where most regions are home to at least one species. Toad Head Agama Phrynocephalus mystaceus $149.99. While females and non-dominant males are not so brightly colored, a breeding male has a red or orange head, blue body and a tail that can be either red, deep blue or striped turquoise. Calote Calotes versicolor $19.99. And anyway care is the same for all three/two species Agama (from Sranan Tongo meaning "lizard") is the name of a genus of small-to-moderate-sized, long-tailed, insectivorous Old World lizards, and also is one of their common names. Here’s a helpful guide to keeping red-headed agamas and why they make such fine pets. Red Headed Agama Care Sheet : Scientific Name: Agama agama: Lizards Home > Library: Description: Found throughout Africa, the Red Headed Agama calls the semi-desert and scrubland areas home.. Read more about the characteristics of the Red Headed Agama in the wild. Agamas are most often found in semi -dessert or scrubland environments. Rocky habitats. They feed on mostly small insects and are found in populations scattered across several counties. Why buy reptiles? When you buy a lizard from us, you automatically receive our 100% live arrival guarantee. 14 in (35 cm). Agama species are widely spread throughout areas of Africa. Butterfly Agama Care & Housing. Southwestern Asia to northeastern Africa, some parts of Greece. Eurasian agamids are largely assigned to genus Laudakia. They are fun lizards to watch and are perfect for the beginner or intermediate reptile owner. Please practice hand-washing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The Red-Headed Agama is a species of lizard named due to the color of the male’s head, which is red to orange on a blue body and a tail that can be either red, deep blue, or striped turquoise.

They thrive in captivity on a diet of insects. (No common name noted in Obst, et al.). Red-headed Agama?

Red Headed Agama Care. We have some amazing Red Headed agamas for sale. Spines on nape of neck, shingled tail.