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Classification
Reptile
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Diet
Herbivore
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Lifespan
15–25 years
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Weight
0.3–0.9 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
A medium-sized herbivorous lizard of arid regions, known for its spiked tail used as a defense weapon.
Habitat
🌿 desert🌿 rocky outcrop🌿 scrubland
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Agamidae
Genus
Uromastyx
Fun Facts
1
They use their spiky tail as a defensive club to block burrow entrances from predators.
2
Spiny-tailed lizards can survive body temperatures exceeding 50°C.
3
They obtain most of their water from the plants they eat, rarely needing to drink.
4
Males become brightly colored during breeding season — blues, greens, and oranges.
5
They are called 'dhub' in Arabic and are considered a delicacy in some regions.