Savigny's agama
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Trapelus savignii

Savigny's agama (Trapelus savignii) is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to the Levant.

Animal name origin

Both the specific name, savignii, and the common name, Savigny's agama, are in honor of French zoologist Marie Jules César Savigny.

Appearance

T. savignii has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of up to 25 cm (9.8 in), and its tail is almost as long as its SVL.

Distribution

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T. savignii is found in Egypt, Israel, and the Palestinian territories.

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The natural habitats of T. savignii are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and hot deserts.

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Savigny's agama habitat map
Savigny's agama habitat map

Diet and Nutrition

The main source of water for Savigny's agama is its food, which consist of vegetables, insects, and small lizards.

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T. savignii is threatened by habitat loss.

References

1. Savigny's agama Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savigny's_agama
2. Savigny's agama on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61587/12501400

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