Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard — size comparison

The Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx aegyptia) inhabits Egyptian and Arabian deserts. It uses desert and semi-desert areas with burrows. A stocky body an

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wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard

Uromastyx aegyptia

ok. 60 cmAdult individual
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
Brak zweryfikowanego zakresu
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Egyptian spiny-tailed lizardTotal lengthapprox. 60 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard — size comparison — facts and sources

The Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx aegyptia) inhabits Egyptian and Arabian deserts. It uses desert and semi-desert areas with burrows. A stocky body and strong legs suit terrestrial desert life.

Rings of tail spines protect its rear, particularly when it remains at a shelter entrance. It basks by day but escapes extreme temperatures and danger in a deep burrow.

It eats leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds. The female lays eggs in the ground.

Mierzymy odcinek: pysk → koniec ogona. Przykład dorosłego osobnika poniżej źródłowego maksimum 76 cm; nie średnia. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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