By Sheetal Kumari | October 21, 2025
Get to know the Mwanza flat-headed rock agama, a flat-headed rock lizard from Africa whose bold red and blue hues look like Spider-Man’s costume.
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This handsome reptile is widespread in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya and can usually be found basking on rocks in warm, dry areas.
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Their heads are bright red, while their bodies are an impressive blue, giving the impression that they are the superhero himself in the wild.
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These showy colours assist males in finding mates and warding off intruders from other males during the mating season.
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Brightly coloured as they are, they are also very shy and can be seen to hide quickly into crevices or under rocks when confronted.
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Its speedy wall-jumping and nimble bounds have given it the local nickname of “Spider-Man Lizard”.
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It eats primarily insects like ants, termites, and beetles, employing its quick reflexes to capture food.
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They adore basking in sunlight and are most active at the hottest moments of the day.
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Due to its bright appearance, the agama is commonly desired by exotic pet keepers across the globe.
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With its super-villain colours and daredevil spirit, the Mwanza agama shows that nature has a Spider-Man of its own.
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