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 is a genus of lizards native to Africa and the Middle East. Most species in the genus prefer living in rocky or hilly areas with plenty of underground hiding places. Many people commonly refer to these lizards as spiny-tailed lizards, uromastyces, dab lizards, or mastigures.

2022年12月2日 · Uromastyx is a genus that contains lizards from the family Agamidae which are located on the African and Asian continents. The name Uromastyx comes from the Ancient Greek words oura meaning “tail” and mastix meaning “whip,” alluding to the spiky tails possessed by all members of the Uromastyx species.

Uro­mastyx acan­thinura in­hab­its the Sa­ha­ran desert from the Sa­ha­ran Atlas (Mo­rocco, Tunisia) to the Sudan and from Mau­ri­ta­nia to Al­ge­ria and Egypt. It is wide­spread through­out North Africa as a whole.

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.

Uromastyx (aka spiny-tailed lizards) are a fantastic pet reptile that has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years. They’re fairly easy to care for, look beautiful, and are fun to handle as well.

Uromastyx inhabit a range stretching through most of North Africa, the Middle East and across south-central Asia and into India. This area spreads across 5000 miles and 30 countries. They are commonly known as a spiny-tailed lizard, uros or Dabb lizards.

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.

Uromastyx are members of the African and Asian lizard family, also known as spiny-tailed lizards. This name is given due to its wide, short tail surrounded by large and tipped scales. They are native to the Middle East, North Africa, and Northern India. There are about 13 species of the Uromastyx in this genus.