1. Agama agama (Common Agama)

Family: Agamidae

Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, and rocky areas in Africa

Diet: Insects, fruits, and flowers

Description: Known for its vibrant colors, especially in

males, and its adaptability to various habitats.

2. Anolis carolinensis (Green Anole)

Family: Dactyloidae

Habitat: Forests and gardens in the southeastern U.S.

Diet: Insects and spiders

Description: A small, arboreal lizard known for its

color-changing ability and its dewlap display.

3. Ctenosaura pectinata (Spiny-Tailed Iguana)

Family: Iguanidae

Habitat: Tropical dry forests and scrublands in Mexico

Diet: Fruits, leaves, and insects

Description: Recognizable by its spiny tail and robust body,

often seen basking in the sun.

4. Crotaphytus collaris (Collared Lizard)

Family: Crotaphytidae

Habitat: Arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern

U.S. and northern Mexico

Diet: Insects, small vertebrates

Description: Known for its distinctive collar-like markings

around its neck and its ability to run on its hind legs.

5. Draco volans (Flying Dragon)

Family: Agamidae

Habitat: Forests and forest edges in Southeast Asia

Diet: Insects

Description: Famous for its wing-like flaps of skin that allow it to glide between trees.

6. Eublepharis macularius (Leopard Gecko)

Family: Eublepharidae

Habitat: Arid regions and rocky areas in Pakistan and India

Diet: Insects

Description: A popular pet due to its docile nature and

7. Gekko gecko (Tokay Gecko)

Family: Gekkonidae

Habitat: Tropical forests and buildings in Southeast Asia

Diet: Insects and small vertebrates

Description: Known for its loud call and vibrant colors, with a large, robust body.

8. Heloderma suspectum (Gila Monster)

Family: Helodermatidae

Habitat: Arid regions of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico

Diet: Eggs, small mammals, and birds

by its bead-like skin and slow-moving nature.

9.Iguana iguana (Green Iguana)

Family: Iguanidae

Habitat: Rainforests and tropical areas in Central and

South America

Diet: Leaves, fruits, and flowers

Description: A large, arboreal lizard known for its

impressive size and long tail.

10. Lacerta agilis (Sand Lizard)

Family: Lacertidae

Habitat: Grasslands, heathlands, and sandy areas in Europe

Diet: Insects and spiders

Description: Characterized by its greenish coloration and

ability to dig into sandy soils.

11. Lemurian skink (Mabuya varia)

Family: Scincidae

Habitat: Forests and shrublands in Madagascar

Diet: Insects and small invertebrates

Description: Known for its smooth, shiny scales and fast-moving nature.

12. Montero’s Dragon (Ctenosaura pectinata)

Family: Iguanidae

Habitat: Arid and semi-arid areas in Central America

Diet: Fruits, leaves, and insects

Description: Recognizable by its spiny tail and robust build,

well-adapted to dry environments.

13. Namibian Uromastyx (Uromastyx (ornata))

Family: Agamidae

Habitat: Deserts and semi-arid regions of Namibia

Diet: Plants, seeds, and flowers

color patterns.

14. Pogona vitticeps (Bearded Dragon)

Family: Agamidae

Habitat: Arid forests and scrublands in Australia

Diet: Insects, vegetables, and fruits

Description: Popular as a pet due to its calm temperament

and distinctive "beard" of spiked scales.

15. Rhampholeon spectrum (Spectral Pygmy Chameleon)

Family: Chamaeleonidae

Habitat: Moist forests in East Africa

Diet: Small insects

Description: A small, cryptic chameleon known for its vivid

colors and ability to blend into its surroundings.

16. Sauromalus ater (Common Chuckwalla)

Family: Iguanidae

Habitat: Arid regions and rocky areas in the southwestern U.S.

Diet: Plants, flowers, and fruits

Description: Recognizable by its large, rounded body and

ability to inflate its throat to deter predators.

17. Sceloporus undulatus (Undulate Spiny Lizard)

Family: Phrynosomatidae

Habitat: Rocky and shrubland areas in the southwestern

U.S.

Diet: Insects and spiders

Description: Known for its spiny texture and undulating

pattern along its back.

18. Sphenodon punctatus (Tuatara)

Family: Sphenodontidae

Habitat: Native to New Zealand’s offshore islands

Diet: Insects, small reptiles, and birds

Description: An ancient reptile with a unique "third eye"

and a lineage dating back to the dinosaurs.

19. Stenocercus crassicaudatus (fat-Tailed gecko)

Family: Tropiduridae

Habitat: Dry forests and rocky areas in South America

Diet: Insects and small invertebrates

Description: Known for its thick tail and robust build, adapted to dry, rocky environments.

20. Tiliqua scincoides (Blue-Tongue Skink)

Family: Scincidae

Habitat: Woodlands and grasslands in Australia

Diet: Insects, fruits, and vegetables

Description: Recognizable by its bright blue tongue, which

it displays as a defense mechanism.

21. Urosaurus ornatus (Ornate Tree Lizard)

Family: Phrynosomatidae

Habitat: Arid regions and deserts of the southwestern U.S.

Diet: Insects and small arthropods

Description: Known for its elaborate coloration and

behavior of climbing trees and shrubs.

22. Varanus komodoensis (Komodo Dragon)

Family: Varanidae

Habitat: Islands of Indonesia

Diet: Carrion, small mammals, and birds

Description: The largest living lizard, known for its

powerful bite and venomous saliva.

23. Varanus salvator (Water Monitor)

Family: Varanidae

Habitat: Wetlands and rivers in Southeast Asia

Diet: Fish, amphibians, and small mammals

Description: A large and agile monitor lizard known for its

swimming ability and opportunistic feeding habits.

24. Varanus niloticus (Nile Monitor)

Family: Varanidae

Habitat: Rivers, wetlands, and savannas in Africa

Diet: Fish, birds, and small mammals

Description: Known for its size and powerful limbs, often seen near water sources.

25. Lygosoma bowringi (Bowring’s Skink)

Family: Scincidae

Habitat: Forests and scrublands in Southeast Asia

Diet: Insects and small invertebrates

Description: A small, agile skink with smooth scales and a

burrowing lifestyle.

26. Eumeces laticeps (Broad-Headed Skink)

Family: Scincidae

Habitat: Forests and woodlands in the southeastern U.S.

Diet: Insects, spiders, and small invertebrates

Description: Known for its large head and striking color patterns

27. Moloch horridus (Thorny Devil)

Family: Agamidae

Habitat: Arid deserts of Australia

Diet: Ants

Description: Characterized by its spiny, thorn-covered body

and its ability to collect .