Uromastyx princeps
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Uromastyx princeps, commonly known as the princely mastigure, princely spiny-tailed lizard, or Somalian mastigure, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to the Horn of Africa.
Uromastyx princeps
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Subphylum:Vertebrata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Sauria
Infraorder:Iguania
Family:Agamidae
Subfamily:Uromasticinae
Genus:Uromastyx
Species:U. princeps
Binomial name:
Uromastyx princeps
O'Shaugnessy, 1880
1880 illustration
Geographic range and habitat :
U. princeps is found in Somalia and lives in rocky areas.[1]
Description :
U. princeps, like other members of the genus Uromastyx, has a short spiny tail which it can use as a defense.[1]
Diet :
U. princeps feeds almost entirely on flowers, fruits, and other plants.[1]
References :
-^ Jump up to:a b c Longmann's Animal Encyclopedia.
Further reading
- O'Shaughnessy AWE (1880). "Description of a new Species of Uromastix [sic]". Proc. Zool. Soc. London 1880: 445-446 + Plate XLIII. ("Uromastix [sic] princeps ", new species).
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Video:
UROMASTYX PRINCEPS
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- www.bebesaurus.com/pictures_gallery/uromastyx_princeps-c-3_147.html?language=en&sort=8a
- reptileapartment.com/uromastyx-captive-care-overview/
- amicusdraco.eu/en/biczogony/#princeps
- www.aridsonly.com/aridsonly/2015/8/21/uromastyx-princeps-and-crotaphytus-collaris
- www.aridsonly.com/aridsonly/2015/8/21/uromastyx-princeps-and-crotaphytus-collaris
Uromastyx Princeps
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Uromastyx - Introduction
- As Pet
- SPECIES : Most Popular Species .
- Mali Uromastyx : Part One .. Part Two
- Egyptian Uromastyx : Part One .. Part Two
- Ornate Uromastyx : Part One .. Part Two
Other Species :
- Uromastyx philbyi ( Arabian Blue )
- Uromastyx Thomasi ( Omani Uro. )
- Uromastyx acanthinura ( Moroccan Uro.)
- Uromastyx benti ( Rainbow Uro.)
Uromastyx - Introduction
- As Pet
- SPECIES : Most Popular Species .
- Mali Uromastyx : Part One .. Part Two
- Egyptian Uromastyx : Part One .. Part Two
- Ornate Uromastyx : Part One .. Part Two
Other Species :
- Uromastyx philbyi ( Arabian Blue )
- Uromastyx Thomasi ( Omani Uro. )
- Uromastyx acanthinura ( Moroccan Uro.)
- Uromastyx benti ( Rainbow Uro.)