Least Concern
Uromastyx
Uromastyx
A spiny-tailed lizard group adapted to harsh deserts, known for basking in open sun and sheltering in burrows.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
15–25 years in the wild and captivity
Size
Body length 25–75 cm depending on species
Scientific Name
Uromastyx
About Uromastyx
A spiny-tailed lizard group adapted to harsh deserts, known for basking in open sun and sheltering in burrows.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–25 years in the wild and captivity, a size of Body length 25–75 cm depending on species, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Many uromastyx species rely heavily on seeds and leaves rather than insects or vertebrate prey.
Where Uromastyx Lives
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Sahara margin
, Egypt
Arabian desert
, Saudi Arabia