Spiny Tailed Agama (Uromastyx)
Spiny Tailed Agama (Uromastyx)
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ABout Spiny Tailed Agama (Uromastyx)

THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 350 SPECIES OF AGAMA LIZARDS.

This lizard has a long, slender scale-covered body with a range of colors. Its median life expectancy 10-30 years.

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FACTS & STATISTICS
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average size
Up to 30 inches
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Native region
Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, Asia, and Southern Europe
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eating habits
Insects and vegetation
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Conservation Status
Least concern or unlisted
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Where are they at the Zoo?
The Agama Lizard is located in the Desert Dome.
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