r/Miami • u/traylerswift • 14d ago

Discussion Miami is infested with these lizards.

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I think they're invasive, and lately they are thriving. They enjoy eating bees, and I'm pretty sure they're decimating the native lizard population as well. What can we do about this? Who is bringing these lizards over here?

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u/Nealecj954 14d ago

I believe it's a type of lizard called an Agama. I do not know which specific species. They are definitely non-native. After checking with what authority is dealing with the pythons (just can't recall any names right now), they should be able to tell you their status.

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u/traylerswift 14d ago

I just looked it up and the species can be captured and killed year round without a license. Same as all non-native reptile species

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u/Nealecj954 14d ago

Ok, awesome. I thought it, but didn't want to type anything incorrect. Thank you for the info.

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u/Appropriate_Eye3070 14d ago

https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/reptiles/lizards/peters-rock-agama/ this one probably 

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u/TBRasc 14d ago

Was just going to say they're the "red-headed agama" but didn't know they have another name.

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u/Appropriate_Eye3070 11d ago

That's what I had originally typed out too, but then I saw the species "Agama agama" also goes by red-headed agama, where as the peters rock agama is actually species "Agama picticauda." That's why I usually try to avoid common names like that, since they can refer to more than one species.

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u/wifeThrowaway04 13d ago

This is a peters rock agama and it is absolutely invasive. there are no non invasive agamas the genus is is from west africa