AnAge entry for Uromastyx dispar

Classification (HAGRID: 02916)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Agamidae
                    Genus: Uromastyx
Species
Uromastyx dispar
Common name
Sudan mastigure

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
17 years (captivity)
Source
website feedback
Sample size
Tiny
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

One specimen of the Mali (maliensis) subspecies kept as a pet was still alive when over 17 years of age (website feedback), which considering the longevity of similar species is a plausible anecdote. The specimen was possibly a male and as he grew older he slept more, had diminished appetite and his color change when sunning did not occur as dramatically; but he seemed in good health overall.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 1055638
Animal Diversity Web
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Encyclopaedia of Life
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 236739
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