The Spiderman Lizard

The Mwanza Flat-headed Agama is a lizard found in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya. The lizard has an uncanny resemblance to the Marvel superhero Spiderman.

The head, neck and shoulders of the Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama is either a bright violet or red, while the rest of their bodies are a deep blue color. Almost fittingly, this delightful color combination is specific only to the male population of the species. The females of this Agama species are dull brown.

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The Spiderman-lizard is unable to throw webs, but can climb vertical walls just like its superhero brethren. Mwanza Flat-headed Agama can do another trick that Spiderman cannot – it can change colour.

The brightly coloured males can change brown at night or if frightened. These colours may change again depending on the dominant male's mood. For instance, when male Agamas fight, their heads will turn brown, and white spots appear on their body.

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Agama Lizards of Tanzania

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