Southern Tree Agama (Acanthocercus atricollis)

Southern Tree Agama, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Acanthocercus atricollis, the black-necked agama or southern tree agama, is a species of tree agama that is native to East, Central and southern Africa. Its largest continuous range is in southeastern Africa, and it occurs at high densities in the Kruger National Park.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Southern Tree Agama being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Acanthocercus gregorii
Agama mossambica
Acanthocercus ugandaensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Acanthocercus
Species: Acanthocercus atricollis

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