Agama doriae
# Agama doriae

Agama doriae, also known commonly as the Benoue agama, Doria's agama, and the Nigeria agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Africa. There are two recognized subspecies.

## Etymology

The specific name, doriae, is in honor of Italian naturalist Giacomo Doria.

## Geographic range

A. doriae is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, and Togo.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. doriae is rocky areas in forest, savanna, and shrubland, at altitudes of 700–2,300 m (2,300–7,500 ft), but it is also found in agricultural areas.

## Description

Adults of A. doriae have a snout-to-vent-length (SVL) of about 10.5 cm (4.1 in).

## Reproduction

A. doriae is oviparous.

## Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.

* Agama doriae benueensis Monard, 1951
* Agama doriae doriae Boulenger, 1885
