Uromastyx is a genus of lizards in the family Agamidae. The genus is native to Africa and the Middle East (West Asia). Member species are commonly called spiny-tailed lizards, uromastyces, mastigures, or dabb lizards. Lizards in the genus Uromastyx are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally eat insects and other small animals, especially young ...

Uromastyx geyri is a species of lizard belonging to the family Agamidae. The species is native to North Africa. Common names for U. geyri include Geyr's dabb lizard, Geyr's spiny-tailed lizard, [3] the Sahara mastigure, [3][4] the Saharan spiny-tailed lizard, the Saharan yellow uromastyx, and the yellow Niger uromastyx.

The dab (or dabb), a fat-tailed lizard, lives on the plains and reaches a length of up to three and a half feet (more than one metre). It is a vegetarian with toothless jaws, and its tail, roasted, is a Bedouin delicacy.

2011年2月25日 · Uromastyx spp. are also known as dabb lizards or spiny-tailed lizards. This latter name comes from its thick, short tail covered with large, spiny scales. The Moroccans spiny-tailed lizard or agama is native to the deserts of northern Africa. Colorful specimens of the pet trade are often captured from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Mauritania.

2021年1月11日 · Mild mannered, stoic, and downright prehistoric looking, the Uromastyx is a medium sized lizard that inhabits much of North Africa and the Middle East. More specifically, the Uromastyx can naturally be found in the Sahara Desert, Sudan, Egypt, and Algeria.

Geyr's dabb lizard (Uromastyx geyri) is a species of lizard found only in North Africa. It is herbivorous and spends most of its waking hours basking in the sun. This lizard is usually beige or orange with lighter spots. It is one of the brightest-colored species of the genus Uromastyx.

2022年12月2日 · Spiny-tailed lizards, mastigures, or dabb lizards are common names for species that belong to Uromastyx. Uromastyx contains 15 species of lizards. Some of the more common species are: Saharan spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx geyri). Ornate mastigure (Uromastyx ornata). Egyptian mastigure (Uromastyx aegyptia).

2021年10月6日 · Uromastyx lizards (also sometimes known as Spiny Tailed Lizards or Dabb Lizards) have been present in herpetoculture for decades. They are brilliantly colorful, primarily herbivorous, and long-lived desert lizards.

These lizards are also known as the Egyptian mastigure, Egyptian uromastyx and the Egyptian dabb lizard. They have developed a mutualistic relationship with the Arabian fattail scorpion. The lizard allows the scorpion to make use of its burrow and in turn the scorpion provides some protection against predators.

2010年4月21日 · Hailing from desert fringes and dry savannahs, Dabb Lizards require ambient temperatures of 86-95F, and basking sites of 100-120F; a sharp dip in temperature at night is beneficial, and a “winter” is necessary to induce breeding behavior in many species.