Title:

New data on a sand-shuttling Eye-Popping Lizard

Author(s):
Publication Year:
1970
Abstract:

Thirty years elapsed since the discovery of Agama Makarikarica, before it was observed that it displayed a peculiar sand-shuttling behaviour. In thIs paper it is reported that it practices a kind of eye-popping as well. The possibility of an underlying hydraulic mechanism is discussed. A very peculiar distribution pattern in Southern Africa is recorded, together with new distribution records along the Etosha Pan. Keywords: Arrangement of scales, Behaviour characteristics, Eye-protrusion, Okondeka, Sand-ducking behaviour, Squirt blood from eyes, Tongue action.

Publication Title:

Madoqua

Volume:
2
Issue:
1
Pages:
39-44
Item Type:
Journal Article
Language:
en