Description:

The titan stegolizard is a giant member of the agamid family, one of the largest agamids of its time. They are approximately 1.3 to 1.5 meters long from head to tail and can weigh between 1.2 and 3.5 kilograms. They are generally reddish-brown to orange with a white underbelly, but they are different color morphs. They can be golden brown, dark brown, melanistic, piebald, or albino. Other than the golden brown and dark brown morphs, these color morphs are often found fairly rare in the wild. They have a boxy head with a thick body and muscular tail. They are relatively conservative compared to other lizards in the Novicene, but their radically different scales are from those of their ancestor. These scales are hardened into a tough, spiky armor. These scales are relatively sharp and can cut through the skin of predators. They also prevent wounds (such as biting, piercing claws, and talons), which helps them defend against the top predators of Africa. The widest scales are on the tail, creating a deadly weapon. In combination with their strong muscles, this tail is a formidable weapon against predators and other stegolizards.

Distribution:

These lizards primarily inhabit the open grasslands of the Congo Savannah, but also live in the north semi-arid and arid deserts of the Sahara Desert.

Diet:

They eat grasses, tough plants, and other herbaceous plants. They get most of their water from their diet.

Reproduction:

The males often fight in battles over females. When two males meet each other, they do  a series of "push-ups" and head nobs. If these displays scare off one of the males, the lizards will begin to fight. They slam their tails into each other, which can cause various injuries to these lizards. Sometimes, males die from these interactions due to the wounds and injuries. Once the males fight, the strongest of the two individuals will claim the nearby territory. Male stegolizards breed exclusively within their territory. When a male sees a female, he will chase the female for roughly 20 minutes. Once the male catches up to the female, they will begin to mate. Female stego-lizards lay 3 to 20 eggs in a burrow. There's no breeding season for these lizards.

Defensive Behavior:

These animals, as previously mentioned, use their tails as defensive weapons. If these lizards feel threatened, they will position their tails toward the predator. They will wag their tail to look more indimating. If the predator comes too close to the lizard, it will smack them with their tail. This tail can cause major injuries or lacerations in the skin.