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Distribution

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Continent: Africa Near-East
Distribution: W Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Type locality: Djetta, Arabien.
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Yellow-spotted agama

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The yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus) is a common species of agamid lizard endemic to the Middle East.

Geographic range

It is found in arid regions of the Middle East, north of the Eastern Desert and northern Sinai, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Habitat

It inhabits low land desert, particularly sandy areas.

Diet

It feeds mostly on insects.

Behaviour

During extremely hot weather, it may climb on bushes. It is diurnal.

Description

Males are generally known by their remarkable blue colour on the ventral surface of their necks.

References

  1. ^ Eid, E.K.A.; Soorae, P.; Amr, Z.S.S.; Els, J.; Al Johany, A.M.H. (2012). "Trapelus flavimaculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T198524A2529732. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T198524A2529732.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Trapelus flavimaculatus RÜPPELL, 1835
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Yellow-spotted agama: Brief Summary

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The yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus) is a common species of agamid lizard endemic to the Middle East.

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