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When to see Southern Tree Agama in Kruger National Park
Southern Tree Agama are most active during the day (07:00 to 18:00).
This is Southern Tree Agama's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Southern Tree Agama
The southern tree agama is a medium-sized African agama commonly found in woodland, savanna and areas with scattered trees. It is an agile climber with a robust body, long tail and strong limbs adapted for life on trunks and branches. Adult males can develop striking breeding colours, including bright blue or turquoise body and head markings with contrasting darker areas, while females are generally less colourful. It feeds mainly on insects and other small invertebrates and is usually seen basking on exposed branches or tree trunks.
How to identify the Southern Tree Agama
Medium-sized arboreal agama with a long tail, strong limbs and a relatively flattened body. Males often develop vivid blue or turquoise colouring on the head and throat, while females are generally brown or grey with more subdued markings.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
Other parks where you can see Southern Tree Agama
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