The yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus) is a common species of agamid lizard endemic to the Middle East.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Trapelus |
| Species: | T. flavimaculatus
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| Trapelus flavimaculatus Rüppell, 1835
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Geographic range edit
It is found in arid regions of the Middle East, north of the Eastern Desert and northern Sinai, and the Arabian Peninsula.
Habitat edit
It inhabits low land desert, particularly sandy areas.
Diet edit
It feeds mostly on insects.
Behaviour edit
During extremely hot weather, it may climb on bushes. It is diurnal.
Description edit
Males are generally known by their remarkable blue colour on the ventral surface of their necks.
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ Trapelus flavimaculatus RÜPPELL, 1835
Further reading edit
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- Rüppell E. 1835. Neue Wirbelthiere zu der Fauna von Abyssinien gehörig. Amphibien. Frankfurt am Main: S. Schmerber. (Trapelus flavimaculatus, p. 12)
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