[2] It lives in semideserts and can often be seen in the heat of the day basking on rocks or kopjes.

The male's head, neck, and shoulders are bright red or violet, while the body is dark blue.

[3] Males preferably have around five breeding partners and are highly territorial.

[4] The species has become a fashionable pet due to the male's coloration, which resembles the comic-book superhero Spider-Man.

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