The species is native to Greece and Turkey.

[2] The specific name, danfordi, is in honor of zoologist Charles G. Danford (1843–1928).

[3] The preferred natural habitat of A. danfordi is rocky areas in forest and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 2,100 m (6,900 ft).

[2] An adult female may lay a clutch of 3–8 eggs.

This lizard from family Lacertidae article is a stub.