Moroccan Uromastyx

(Uromastyx Acanthinura Nigriventris)


Fun Facts

Moroccan Uromastyx

Animal Class

Reptile

Habitat

Shrubland, Rocky areas, Desert

Appearance

Spiked tails, which they use to attack potential predators

Distribution

Africa and Middle East

Diet

Herbivorous

Lifespan

15 years

Size

30cm

Did you know?

Moroccan Uromastyx are sometimes called spiny tailed or dab lizards.

See our Moroccan Uromastyx!

Find our Moroccan Uromastyx in the Reptile House.

The Moroccan Uromastyx Population

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

Generally Decreasing

Threats

The Pet and Medicinal Trade, and Domestic use for Food

Population

Approximately Hundreds of Thousands to Over a Million

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