Common name: Hajar Rock Agama
Scientific name: Pseudotrapelus jensvindumi
Family: Agamidae

Size:
Snout–vent length up to approximately 92 mm Reptiles&AmphibiansoftheHajarMo…

Identification:
A medium-sized agama with a slender body, very long hind limbs and a large, robust head. Colouration varies considerably, with males and females developing particularly distinctive colours during the breeding season. Its long limbs and strong build are well adapted for rapid movement across exposed rocky terrain. Reptiles&AmphibiansoftheHajarMo…

Habitat:
Strongly associated with the Hajar Mountains, where it inhabits rocky slopes, wadis, boulder fields, cliffs and other exposed mountain terrain. It commonly uses prominent rocks as basking and observation points.

Status in the UAE:
A native Hajar endemic, widely distributed and abundant across suitable parts of the Hajar Mountains. Reptiles&AmphibiansoftheHajarMo…

Diet:
Feeds primarily on insects and other small invertebrates, which it hunts among rocks and across open rocky ground.

Behavior:
A diurnal and highly alert rock-dwelling lizard. It frequently sits conspicuously on top of rocks to bask and survey its surroundings. When disturbed, it can escape at high speed across rocks and into nearby crevices. Reptiles&AmphibiansoftheHajarMo…

Conservation Status:
UAE National Red List: Least Concern (LC) UAE National Red List Species
Global: No global assessment is recorded for the species in the UAE National Red List dataset