Agama gracilimembris
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Agama gracilimembris

Agama gracilimembris or the Benin agama is a species of lizard native to Africa. It is found in the Afrotropical realm in the savanna as well as forests.

Appearance

Agama gracilimembris is considered a dwarf agama; females are longer than males. Both females and males vary in color, however during the breeding season, the colors will become more dichromic. During this period, males will develop a dorsal pattern. The species is usually brown or black.

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Geography

Agama gracilimembris has a large distribution. It has been either confirmed or sighted in Chad, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.

References

1. Agama gracilimembris Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agama_gracilimembris

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