Egyptian Mastigure

Uromastyx aegyptia

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Reptilia · Agamidae

About

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

Fun Fact

Egyptian mastigures are herbivores that survive desert heat by plugging their burrow entrance with their spiny tail, creating a thermal barrier against 50°C surface temperatures.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in open, flat, gravelly, stony, and rocky areas at elevations up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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