Ocellated Uromastyx

Ocellated Uromastyx (also known as spiny-tailed lizards or mastigures) are a group of 9-30” / 22-75cm lizards with round heads, bulging cheeks, round bellies, and a heavily-spiked tail of variable length. Color and pattern varies by sex and species, from tan or gray to bright blue and green.

There are approximately 20 different Uromastyx species and subspecies (I say “approximately” because their taxonomy is a subject of significant dispute).