Sun bathing dhub (spiny-tailed agama, Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard, dhab, mastigure, Uromastyx aegyptia) in undeveloped desert in industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar
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Sat 23 Mar 2013 10:38:35 - Exposure: 1/6400 sec - Aperture: F/5.6 - Focal length: 200 mm - ISO 400
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Album 1179: Desert near Ras Laffan, Qatar, March 23, 2013
The image depicts an Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard or dhub (Uromastyx aegyptia), also known as the Mastigure, situated on sandy ground in what appears to be an industrial area.
The reptile is characterized by its long tail and brownish-gray coloration with dark stripes. The animal is positioned at an angle to the viewer, facing left. It stands out against the sand-colored background, which is dotted with small rocks and pebbles.
Based on the location mentioned in the caption (Ras Laffan, north from Doha) and its habitat, it can be assumed that this dhub has been spotted in a desert environment within an industrial area of Qatar. – AI vision
