We have a verified record of more than 40 years in a captive Uromastyx (exact species identification still in process). We would like to know how this record compares to the longest known life times in this genus. Thanks to help us find published records (with exact literature reference) or unpublished data!
See in the two references below:
Aellen, V. (1963). "La durée de vie chez les animaux - Les reptiles et les batraciens." Musées de Genève 34(avril 1963): 5 pages non numérotées.
Bourlière, F. (1946). "Longévité moyenne et longévité maximum chez les vertébrés." L'Année Biologique 22(10-12): 251-270.
Amicalement, Ivan
Available from the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles:
Herpetological Circulars No. 21. Longevity of Reptiles and Amphibians in North American Collections (2nd ed.) by Andrew T. Snider and J. Kevin Bowler. 1992. 44 p.
Thanks Shai and all who kindly answered! Actually we established a new Uromastyx longevity record of at least 46 years! It is documented in the following note: Article Uromastyx nigriventris (Moroccan Spiny-tailed Lizard). Longevity.
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