Characteristics of the genus Amphibolurus include:[citation needed] Amphibolurus lizards inhabit open forests, woodlands, and the vegetation around watercourses in southern, eastern, and central Australia.

[1] Species in the genus Amphibolurus are partially arboreal and are often found perching on trunks and branches.

Lizards of this genus are swift and shy, and when disturbed, they can engage in bipedal running.

[citation needed] The following species are recognized as being valid, according to the Reptile Database.

[2] Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphibolurus.