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Desert lizard Arabian toad headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus) standing on rocks at hot afternoon in area of dunes near Harrarah, west from Mesayeed, south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 19, 2013



The Arabian toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus) perched on rocks atop dunes near Harrarah, located west of Mesayeed and southwest of Doha in Qatar, basks in the warmth of a hot afternoon on March 19, 2013. - generated by AI

The image shows an Arabian toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus), a species of lizard endemic to the Middle East and North Africa. The subject appears to be a male, based on its relatively large size compared to other lizards.

**Physical Characteristics**

* Covered with light-brown skin
* Slightly darker brown spots
* Long, slender tail
* Spiky protrusions or spines running along its back

**Behavior and Habitat**

* Standing upright on rocks in the desert
* Likely basking in the sun to regulate body temperature

**Environment**

* Hot afternoon
* Dunes near Harrarah, west from Mesayeed, south-west from Doha, Qatar
* Rocky terrain with many small stones and pebbles

**Overall Impression**

The image captures a rare moment of an Arabian toad-headed agama in its natural habitat, showcasing the unique physical characteristics and behavior of this fascinating creature. – AI vision

Dunes near Harrarah - Doha ... 2013
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