The Butterfly Agama is native to Southeast Asia. They are commonly found in the forests and agricultural lands of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Little is known about this lizard in the wild.

Also known as the Common Butterfly Lizard, this species can reach up to 20 inches in length and has a gray or olive-green base color on the back. Their sides vary from yellow to red with black stripes. Juvenile Butterfly Agama are striped and have a reddish-colored tail.