Stellagama Stellio basking in the sun - Fotografía de stock

Stellagama, a monotypic genus of agamid lizards, containing the single species Stellagama stellio. Like many agamids, they can change color to express their moods. They bask on stone walls, rocks, and trees. They are usually found in rocky habitats, and are quite shy. Total length (including tail) of S. stellio is up to 35 centimetres. Other common names are : stellion, star lizard, painted dragon, starred agama, sling-tailed agama, roughtail rock agama.