It’s easy to see why these lizards are often referred to as the Spiderman lizard. The more common common name is the red-headed agama lizard, also known as the red-headed rock agama. This one was taking in the sun atop a rock in the Masai Mara of Kenya. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/400th of a second
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It’s easy to see why these lizards are often referred to as the Spiderman lizard. The more common common name is the red-headed agama lizard, also known as the red-headed rock agama. This one was taking in the sun atop a rock in the Masai Mara of Kenya.
Fantastic creature with amazing coloration!
great pic. looks like spiderman is getting ready to take of for flight.
—– Mussolini jaw
—– Confident in super hero togs
—– No challenge too small .
Woah!! Blue jeans.
That is one amazing lizard!
Thanks, Sean; I never knew this critter’s real name. Saw them in Serengeti.
I think he’s leading a yoga class with snazzy electric blue leotards, and amazing pecs!