Red Head Agama

This non-native lizard was first found in Florida in 1976. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it is expanding in the number of areas found in the state and confirmed sightings have been seen in Charlotte County. These lizards come in a West African subspecies and an East African subspecies. The ones spotted in Charlotte County are from the West African variety.
The breeding males of this subspecies have brilliant orange heads, and an indigo blue or black body and legs. Their tail is bluish white at the base and has an orange middle area and black tail tip. The non-breeding males are paler in color and might not have the orange on the head. Females and young agamas are a yellow or earth color on their backs with some barring marks. Breeding females sometimes have orange or blue on their heads. Agamas that are warmed by the sun are more brightly colored. Males grow to about 12 inches in length and females are a bit smaller. From Africa to Florida
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