The Family Lacertidae consists of the true lizards, commonly known as wall lizards or rock lizards, primarily found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Members of this family are small to medium-sized reptiles with elongated bodies, well-developed limbs, and long tails, which they can often shed to escape predators. Lacertids are diurnal and terrestrial, inhabiting a variety of environments such as forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. They are insectivorous, feeding mainly on insects and other small invertebrates, and display behaviors like territoriality and basking in sunlight to regulate body temperature. This family is ecologically important as both predator and prey in terrestrial ecosystems.