Moroccan Spiny-Tailed Lizard
Uromastyx nigriventris
The Moroccan spiny-tailed lizard inhabits dry, rocky country in Morocco and western Algeria. Adults may develop strong yellow or orange coloration, while a stout body and rings of tail spines provide a distinctive outline. It is kept and bred by desert-lizard specialists.
Housing uses intense basking light and UVB, cooler shaded retreats, stable rock shelters and suitable digging areas, with a predominantly plant-based diet. Females lay eggs. It is distinct from Uromastyx acanthinura; international trade is regulated under CITES Appendix II.
Colors: Wild Type
