Re.13 UROMATRIX

 

Phylum: Chordata

Class   : Reptilia

Order  : Squamata

Family : Agamidae

Genus : Uromatrix

Species: aegyptia

DESCRIPTION

Uromastyx aegyptia is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to North Africa and the Middle East.

Common names for U. aegyptia include Egyptian mastigure, Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard, and, when referring to the subspecies Uromastyx aegyptia leptieni 

U. aegyptia is one of the largest members of the genus, with average lengths of 76 cm (30 in) for males.

U. aegyptia can be found in Egypt east of the Nile,^[1][4] Israel, Syria, Jordan, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran. It has a patchy distribution and is rare in most parts of its range. It is believed to be in decline because of habitat loss and over-harvesting.

IUCN Status: Least concern