Common name: Egyptian Agama
Scientific name: Agama agama
Family: Agamidae

Size:
Total length: 25–35 cm

Identification:
A medium-sized lizard with a slender body and long tail. Males are especially striking in breeding condition, showing a bright blue body with a vivid orange to red head. Females and juveniles are much duller, typically grey or brown with faint patterning. The head is triangular, and the limbs are strong, adapted for climbing on rocks and walls.

Habitat:
Rocky outcrops, ruins, stone walls, and open sunny areas. Strongly associated with warm, exposed surfaces.

Diet:
Omnivorous — feeds mainly on insects such as ants, beetles, and grasshoppers, along with other small invertebrates.

Behavior:
Diurnal and highly active. Often seen basking on elevated surfaces. Males are territorial, displaying head-bobbing and bright coloration. Quick and alert, retreating rapidly when disturbed.

Conservation status:
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)