A male Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama is caught doing his "push up" display.

[cr_wildlife]

This lizard with the very long name is one of the very colorful members of its genus. These lizards are known for their display, used to warn off rivals entering their territory and to impress females. The display consists of the male lowering and raising his head and upper body by flexing and extending his front legs. The display does indeed look like the lizard is doing push ups! Here is one male caught in mid-display, showing of his impressive colors.

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[Charles Loy]

Very handsome critter! Showing off, no less... Great snap

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thanks so very much, Charles!

Very handsome critter! Showing off, no less... Great

 

[NorthernFocus]

Those really are some great colors and well captured. Nice job.

 

[cr_wildlife]

Those really are some great colors and well captured. Nice job.

Thank you very much, Dan!

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice shot. I was watching a gecko do the same pushup action just yesterday while staring out my window at work. Interesting to watch.

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thank you! Yep, a common type of display amongst lizards!

 

[Mark Garfinkel]

Cool looking, nice shot.

 

[cr_wildlife]

Cool looking, nice shot.

Thank you, Mark!

 

[Mark Garfinkel]

Looks Like a Superman costume, well Halloween is coming.

 

[Anjin San]

Is that Hans or Franz? Cuz he looks pumped up.

 

[Woodyg3]

Very well captured!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Looks Like a Superman costume, well Halloween is coming.

Yes, the coloring is beautiful and in Superman shades!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Is that Hans or Franz? Cuz he looks pumped up.