Stellion = Agama lizard (Lesbos #22) by GiMi53
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Description
The Eurasian agamas belong to the genus Laudakia.
A stellion (Laudakia stellio), also known as a hardim or star lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found in Greece, Southwest Asia, and Northeast Africa. Like many agamas, stellions can change color to express their moods. They bask on stone walls, rocks and buildings, and also on trees. They are usually found in rocky habitats, and are quite shy, being very ready to dive into cracks to hide from potential predators.
Laudakia stellio est une espèce de lézard de la famille des Agamidae qui se rencontre en Afrique du Nord, au sud-est de l'Europe et au Moyen-Orient. Sa taille adulte est de 30 cm. Diurnes, ils sont très actifs et peuvent se montrer violents (coups de queues, griffures, morsures dans certains cas). Très bons grimpeurs, ils peuvent aussi se montrer fouisseurs grâce à leurs puissantes pattes munies de griffes. Comme chez tous les agamidés, sa queue, si elle est sectionnée, ne repousse pas.
Thank you for your comments on my previous upload:
" Hooded Crow (Lesbos #21)"

Comments (7)
Very cool
so cute !! wonderful captured in sunshine too !!
Great texture shot, good off center subject and a great natural capture- thanks for sharing! :) And have you checked out the Photography Story Challenge? Go continue the story!
my next upload:
" Snake Eagle perched (Lesbos #23)"
Excellent capture! Looks like it's ready to go hide. ;)
Wonderful! So sharp, a very pretty lizard, and well suited to hide in front of the rocks in plain sight. Now that I am getting individual emails again, I'll be able to comment more often.
Wonderful image