Yellow-spotted agama
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Trapelus flavimaculatus

The yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus ) is a common species of agamid lizard endemic to the Middle East.

Appearance

Males are generally known by their remarkable blue colour on the ventral surface of their necks.

Distribution

Geography

It is found in arid regions of the Middle East, north of the Eastern Desert and northern Sinai, and the Arabian Peninsula.

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It inhabits low land desert, particularly sandy areas.

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Biome

Habits and Lifestyle

During extremely hot weather, it may climb on bushes. It is diurnal.

Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

It feeds mostly on insects.

References

1. Yellow-spotted agama Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-spotted_agama
2. Yellow-spotted agama on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/198524/2529732

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