Suborder Iguania Subfamily Uromasticinae Higher classification Spiny-tailed lizards Order Scaled reptiles | Subphylum Vertebrata Family Agamidae Genus Uromastyx Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Spiny‑tailed lizards, Reptile, Uromastyx geyri, Uromastyx ocellata, Bell's dabb lizard | ||
Uromastyx ornata
Uromastyx ornata, commonly called the ornate mastigure, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to the Middle East.
Contents
- Uromastyx ornata
- Uromastyx ornata and philbyi food
- Description
- Geographic range and habitat
- Subspecies
- Etymology
- Conservation status
- References
Uromastyx ornata and philbyi food
Description
U. ornata is one of the most colorful members of the genus in Israel, with a total length (including tail) of up to 37 cm (15 in).
Geographic range and habitat
The ornate mastigure can be found on rocky areas in Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Etymology
The subspecific name, philbyi, is in honor of British Arabist Harry St. John Bridger Philby.
Conservation status
U. ornata is considered Least Concern by the IUCN, but rated as EN (B,C2a) according to "Endangered species in Israel, the red list of threatened animals".
References
Uromastyx ornata Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA