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Reptiles
Southern tree agama
Southern tree agama · Acanthocercus atricollis
The southern tree agama fascinates with its bright blue throat and vivid patterns.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length up to 30 cm, males larger and stronger than females.
- Males and females
- Males have a more conspicuous blue throat and are larger.
- Sounds
- In defence they make soft hissing sounds.
- Diet
- Feeds on insects, plants and fruit.
- Offspring
- Eggs are laid and hatch after about 2 months.
How to identify Southern tree agama
The southern tree agama has striking colouring that ranges from greenish to brownish and is often crossed with black or yellow stripes. Its distinctive feature is the bright blue throat, which is particularly vivid in males.
The body length of this lizard can reach up to 30 cm, with its slender silhouette and long tail standing out. Males are stronger and larger than females, which makes them easy to tell apart.
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Where Southern tree agama live
South Africa
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