Wildlifeof China
Przewalski's Toadhead Agama
Agamids & Forest LizardsPhrynocephalus przewalskii
China Red List: Least Concern (LC)
Basic stats
Diet
Insects
Habitat
Arid habitats with low moisture and relatively high vegetation cover
Range
Northwestern China and Mongolia
Clutch size
1–7 eggs
Size
Up to approximately 6.1cm snout–vent length
Weight
Average 7.2g
Przewalski's Toadhead Agama is a small, sand- or grey-coloured lizard with a white underside and scattered black specks or spots. Adult males may show denser spotting on the crown and a stronger black stripe along the back. Adults reach approximately 6.1cm in snout–vent length and average about 7.2g. (Wikipedia, general species account)
The species inhabits desert regions of northwestern China and also occurs in Mongolia. It favours dry places with comparatively substantial vegetation cover. These agamas are active during daylight, feed on insects and reproduce by laying eggs. Females produce between one and seven eggs in a clutch. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Przewalski's Toadhead Agama eat?
- Insects
- What habitat does the Przewalski's Toadhead Agama live in?
- Arid habitats with low moisture and relatively high vegetation cover
- Where is the Przewalski's Toadhead Agama found?
- Northwestern China and Mongolia
- How many eggs does the Przewalski's Toadhead Agama lay?
- 1–7 eggs
- How big is the Przewalski's Toadhead Agama?
- Up to approximately 6.1cm snout–vent length
- How much does the Przewalski's Toadhead Agama weigh?
- Average 7.2g