Agama finchi
Species of lizard
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Agama finchi, commonly known as Finch's agama, is a small species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to Central Africa and East Africa. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Agama |
| Species: | A. finchi |
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| Agama finchi | |
Etymology
The specific name, finchi, is in honor of zoologist Brian W. Finch who discovered this species.[2]
Geographic range
A. finchi is found in the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda.[1][3]
Habitat
Description
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Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid including the nominotypical subspecies.[3]
