Moroccan Uromastyx

FUN FACTS

Animal Class: Reptile.

Distribution: Africa and Middle East.

Habitat: Shrubland, Rocky areas, Desert.

Diet: Herbivorous.

Appearance: Spiked tails, which they use to attack potential predators.

Size: 30cm.

Lifespan: 15 years.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Population Trend

Decreasing

Threats

N/A

Population

Unknown

Moroccan Uromastyx are sometimes called spiny tailed or dab lizards.

Find our Moroccan Uromastyx in the Reptile House.

Zoo – 01924 235276 / office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk

Lakeside Restaurant – 01924 404604 / lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk

Day Care – 01924 404154

Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN

Opening Hours 10am – 4pm on weekdays and 10am – 5pm on weekends.