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Caucasian Agama
Paralaudakia caucasia
Caucasian Agama — recorded from Georgia.
At a glance
Key facts in one look
Habitat
Rocky / open habitats
Length
Medium-sized lizard
Venom
None
Conservation
See IUCN
Family
Agamidae
Overview
Who is Caucasian Agama
Caucasian Agama (Paralaudakia caucasia) is recorded from Georgia. It is listed as biologically confirmed in that checklist. This page summarises occurrence and general natural history from scientific sources; fine-scale districts are given only when explicitly supported.
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Caucasian Agama in photos
Identification
How to identify Caucasian Agama
How to recognise Caucasian Agama.
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Robust agamid lizard with a triangular head.
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Often basks on prominent rocks.
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Can change posture and may inflate the body when threatened.
Biology
Diet, behavior, and conservation
Diet
Primarily insects and other small invertebrates; larger lizards may also take small vertebrates.
Behavior
Mostly diurnal; many species bask on rocks or vegetation and retreat to crevices when threatened.
Conservation
Recorded in Georgia. Local threats may include habitat degradation and collection.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most important questions about Caucasian Agama.
Yes. It is among the 68 amphibians and reptiles formally recorded from Georgia.
Site classification: Harmless. Venom: None.
Primarily insects and other small invertebrates; larger lizards may also take small vertebrates.
References
Sources & References
References
Sources & References
- Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026 — Annotated checklist of Georgia's amphibians and reptiles
- Iankoshvili & Tarkhnishvili 2021 — Georgian herpetofauna records cited in Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026
- The Reptile Database
- IUCN Red List
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed literature and established biodiversity databases, and are reviewed as new taxonomic and conservation data become available.