Uromastyx aegypticus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iguania
gptkbp:activities active during the day
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage in rocky environments
gptkbp:average_temperature warm climates
basking in the sun
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
territorial
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:hot_spring
courtship displays
gptkbp:class gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:climate tolerates high temperatures
gptkbp:clutch_size 5-15 eggs
gptkbp:color can change slightly with temperature
often gray or brown
regional differences in coloration
varies from yellow to green
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Egyptian_spiny-tailed_lizard
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine high fiber diet
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of resilience in harsh environments
gptkbp:defense_mechanism spiny tail
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:domestication kept as pets
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Agamidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Uromastyx
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Sahara_Desert
deserts
rocky areas
reaches maturity at 2-3 years
burrows or crevices
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
rough and spiny
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Uromastyx aegypticus
gptkbp:interacts_with limited communication
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:launch_date 60-90 days
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:public_square
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Uromastyx_ornata
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for adaptation to arid climates
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Uromastyx_aegypticus
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:tail_type fat storage
gptkbp:threats illegal pet trade
gptkbp:water_source obtains moisture from food
gptkbp:weight 1 kg
gptkbp:wildlife habitat destruction
found in many zoos
gptkbp:year 1827