Uromastyx yemensis x 2

In Zootaxa 1394: 1-23 (2007) a new species of spiny-tailed lizards is described from South-West Arabia. The species consists of two sub-species Uromastyx yemenensis shobraki and Uromastyx yemenensis ocellata.


A new polytypic species of the genus Uromastyx Merrem 1820 (Reptilia: Squamata: Agamidae: Leiolepidinae) from southwestern Arabia - Thomas M. Wilms and Andreas Schmitz


The new species is closely related to U. Benti, but differs from others of the genus by smaller scales at mid-body and smaller ventrals. It is located at the south-western tip of the Arabian Peninsular with a different population (both color and genetic difference) also being present.

The spiny-tailed lizards of Uromastyx are found between 5º and 35º N in the desert area. They exist in Africa and portions of Asia.


The image herein is of Uromastyx acanthinurus