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Basic information

Trapelus mutabilis

Desert Agama

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyAgamids
GenusAgamas
Czech name
Agama proměnlivá
English name
Desert Agama
Synonyms
Agama aspera, Agama deserti, Agama gularis, Agama inermis, Agama latastii, Agama leucostygma, Agama loricata, Agama mutabilis, Agama nigrofasciata, Agama pallida, Trapelus aegyptius
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Desert, Shrubland, Wetland
Microhabitat
Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 99 mm
Body mass
max 32.4 g
Hatchling mass
max 0.8 g
Offspring SVL
max 30 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 4.9 years
Activity
Diurnal
Foraging mode
Ambush
Body temperature
33–38.5 °C
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
5–12 individuals
Clutches per year
1–2 × per year
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase