Erg agama

The erg agama, also commonly known as the Sahara agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to North Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, tournevillei, is in honor of French herpetologist Albert Tourneville.

Geographic range

T. tournevillei is found in Algeria and Tunisia.

Habitat

The natural habitat of T. tournevillei is hot deserts.

Reproduction

T. tournevillei is oviparous.

Conservation status

T. tournevillei is threatened by habitat loss.