Agama anchietae
Species of lizard
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Agama anchietae, also known commonly as Anchieta's agama and the western rock agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
| Agama anchietae | |
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| A. anchietae in Namibia | |
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| In South Africa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Agama |
| Species: | A. anchietae |
| Binomial name | |
| Agama anchietae Bocage, 1896 | |
Etymology
The specific name, anchietae, is in honor of Portuguese naturalist José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta, who was an explorer of Africa.[2][3]
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Description
A. anchietae shows signs of sexual dimorphism. Males tend to have a wider head and a longer tail than females. This species is one of the more cryptically coloured members of the genus Agama, as opposed to the more colourful species such as Agama planiceps. This is associated with its relatively solitary lifestyle; colourful species such as A. planiceps are comparatively much more social.[5]
