Uromastyx ornata is a species of lizard found only in the Middle East. The lizard is well adapted to areas with high temperatures, scanty rainfall and little vegetation. There are two recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Agamidae |
| Subfamily |
Uromasticinae |
| Genus |
Uromastyx |
| Scientific Name |
Uromastyx ornata |
| Other Names |
Ornate mastigure, Ornate spiny-tailed lizard |
| Size |
Up to 40 cm |
| Weight |
Up to 300 g |
| Color |
Males are blue, green or red, with non-uniform reddish-brown, net-like pattern to yellow spots or cross-bands on the back and dark patterns on the belly; females are pale brown with dark brown to light yellow or red spots |
| Distribution |
Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Yemen |
| Habitat |
Rocky areas |
| Diet |
Leaves, seeds and flowers of desert shrubs, sometimes feed on invertebrates also |
| Breeding Season |
June |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
7 to 17 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Up to 2 months |
| Reproductive Age |
2 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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