About Phrynocephalus guttatus (Gmelin, 1789)
Phrynocephalus guttatus, described by Gmelin in 1789, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It has several common names: the spotted toadhead agama, the Saissan toad-headed agama, the Central Asian toadhead agama, and Salensky's toadhead agama. This lizard species is native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, and five subspecies are currently recognized. Its confirmed geographic range includes Kazakhstan, southern Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Its preferred natural habitat is desert, and it occurs across an elevation range from 16 meters (52 feet) below sea level up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level. Phrynocephalus guttatus reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
