File:Agama lizard standing on rock - DPLA - 13e59ee36bac0388b66b6a799d0d2df8.jpg

35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Reptilia; Order: Squamata; Family: Agamidae; Genus: Agama; Genus species: Agama sp. Animal characteristics: Head-Body Length: up to 40 cm; Identification: The Agama lizard's head, neck and thighs are covered with spiny scales. Males can be brown, gray, red, blue, or even yellow. Females, however, are either brown or gray in color; Habitat: Dry habitats along forest edges, sand deserts, rocky areas, mountains; Diet: Varies by species: arthropods or plant material; Reproduction: Agama lizards are egg-layers, with clutch sizes of 2-20 eggs. Some species may have several clutches in a single year. The time before hatching ranges from 1.5 to 4.5 months; Social Structure: Many species can be found living in colonies; Behavior: Most agamids are terrestrial but a few are semi-arboreal; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: There are 60 known species of agama lizards.