Spiny-tailed lizard

Scientific Name

Saara hardwickii

Weight

180-200 g

Length

34-40 cm

Range

Arid regions of northwest India - Thar desert and Kutch

Habitat Type

Hot Desert

Threats

Illegal trade, killed for meat, death on roads, habitat loss

Did You Know

Spiny-tailed lizards are killed to extract oil (from their tails) which is sold as an aphrodisiac.

Also Known As

Hardwicke's spiny-tailed lizard, sandho in Gujarati, sanda in Rajasthani

Weight

180-200 g

Length

34-40 cm

Range

Arid regions of northwest India - Thar desert and Kutch

Habitat Type

Hot Desert

Threats

Illegal trade, killed for meat, death on roads, habitat loss

Did You Know

Spiny-tailed lizards are killed to extract oil (from their tails) which is sold as an aphrodisiac.

Also Known As

Hardwicke's spiny-tailed lizard, sandho in Gujarati, sanda in Rajasthani

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