AnAge entry for Uromastyx aegyptia

Classification (HAGRID: 03282)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Agamidae
                    Genus: Uromastyx
Species
Uromastyx aegyptia
Common name
Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard
Synonyms
Uromastyx aegypticus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
15.3 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

As these lizards age their vision deteriorates. The retinal cell layers degrade, particularly the photoreceptor outer segments and pigmented epithelium. There is increased oxidative stress and melanin granules are replaced by lipofuscins [1186].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
851.73 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 1055635
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 103697
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