Lizard in the family Agamidae, containing about 300 species. Agamids include the common agama; the Australian frilled lizard Chlamydosaurus, which runs on its hind legs and has a frill on each side of its neck; the thorny devil Moloch horridus, whose body is covered with large spikes; and the Malays... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221