Uromastyx aegypticus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern active during the day
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage in rocky environments
gptkbp:average_temperature warm climates
basking in the sun
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_range reaches maturity at 2-3 years
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climate_adaptation tolerates high temperatures
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 5-15 eggs
gptkbp:color can change slightly with temperature
gptkbp:color_variation regional differences in coloration
gptkbp:coloration varies from yellow to green
gptkbp:common_habitat_features rocky areas
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Egyptian_spiny-tailed_lizard
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of resilience in harsh environments
gptkbp:defense_mechanism spiny tail
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:domestication kept as pets
gptkbp:family gptkb:Agamidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:food_options high fiber diet
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Uromastyx
gptkbp:habitat deserts
burrows or crevices
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:Sahara_Desert
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
rough and spiny
gptkbp:hatching_time 60-90 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Uromastyx aegypticus
gptkbp:human_interaction limited communication
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
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:skin_color often gray or brown
gptkbp:social_behavior territorial
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
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iguania
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6