Calotes versicolor (Daudin, 1802) Indian Garden Lizard	Diagnostic characters:
	Head rather large and distinct; laterally compressed body with a fairly long tail; scales on the body pointing backwards and upwards; two separate spines above tympanum. coloration variable from light-brown or greenish-brown or greyish above, uniform or with more or less instinct dark brown transverse spots or bars upon the back and sides; or variegated with dark brown; tail with light and dark annuli. Head bright-red, a black patch on the throat. SVL: 450mm.
	Habit and Habitat:
	Diurnal; arboreal and most abundant and widespread lizard found in parks, trees, shrubs etc.
	Diet:
	Chiefly feeds on insects though invertebrates are also taken
	Legal Protection:
	WL (P) A, 1972- None.
	Conservation status and Threats:
	Not accessed. Abundant. No serious threats observed
	Distribution:Madhya Pradesh: throughout. Elsewhere in India: throughout. Elsewhere outside: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, China, Afghanistan, the Malay Peninsula, Hong Kong, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam.