VUVulnerable
Uromastyx aegyptia
Local name: Egyptian Spiny–tailed Lizard
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Terrestrial· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in AGAMIDAE
Threatened in Egypt
Frequently asked questions
Why is Egyptian Spiny–tailed Lizard classified as Vulnerable?
Egyptian Spiny–tailed Lizard is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Egyptian Spiny–tailed Lizard live?
Egyptian Spiny–tailed Lizard occurs in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, and Oman (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Egyptian Spiny–tailed Lizard?
The main threats to Egyptian Spiny–tailed Lizard are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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