A. stellio may be found as far north as southeastern Europe. Habitat Native to dry areas bordering forest edges, rocky steppes, and sand deserts. The blunt triangular head is typical of all the genera, though the proportion may vary. Some may be dorsoventrally compressed. Some may have spiny or shingled tails with laterally compressed bodies.
Males have anal pores and typically have larger heads than females.
Color Usually brown or gray. Male breeding colors may be red, blue or yellow. Like many lizards, some species may undergo color changes in response to temperature changes or stress. Niche Terrestrial in nature, but some are semi-arboreal. Diet Most are carnivorous, feeding on a variety of invertebrates.