La Moroccan Uromastyx, also known as the Moroccan Spiny-Tailed Lizard or “Eye” Lizard, is a species of Uromastyx native to the dry scrublands of Morocco, North Africa.
They are known for their unique frog-like face, short spiked tail, and very small scales compared to other agamids.
They are quite long-lived with individuals recorded at 30 years old but with a more average lifespan of 15 années.
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Moroccan Uromastyx are different from other Uromastyx species.
Ils sont principalement herbivores, but occasionally eat insects and other small animals, especially young lizards, if no vegetation is available in the desert.
They spend most of their waking hours basking in the sun, hiding in underground chambers at daytime or when danger appears.
Compared to other Uromastyx species, the Moroccan Uromastyx are known to establish themselves in hilly, rocky areas with good shelter and accessible vegetation.
In captivity their diet is not dissimilar to that of other Uromastyx lizards – you should feed them a diet consisting mainly of plant matter, occasionally you can provide fruit as a treat. Do not feed them insects or meat of any kind.
Moroccan Uromastyx Care Sheet
| Nom commun | Moroccan Uromastyx |
| Nom scientifique | Uromastyx acanthinura |
| Durée de vie | 10-20 années (depending on care) |
| Taille adulte | Varies by individual, generally smaller than some other Uromastyx species |
| Diète | Primarily herbivorous, with occasional insect consumption. Moroccan Uromastyx tend to accept insects more eagerly than other species. |
| Exigences de taille de boîtier | Minimum 40-gallon tank for smaller individuals, larger enclosures for larger individuals |
| Exigences de température de l'enceinte | Lieu de repos: 100-120°C, température ambiante: 85-95°C, cool zone: 75-80°C |
| Exigences d'humidité | Low humidity: 20-30% |
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