Uromastyx
Commonly known as spiny-tailed lizars, mastigures or dabb lizards, uromastyx are a genus of African and Asian agamid lizards. They live in rocky, hilly areas and spend most of their waking hours basking in the sun.
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Uromastyx |
| WHERE IN THE WILD? | Africa and Asia |
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Vegetation |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY | 25-60 YEARS |
| FUN FACT | Uromastyx darker pigmentation allows their skin to absorb sunlight more effectively. |