Phrynocephalus mystaceus

Phrynocephalus mystaceus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
Family:Agamidae
Genus:Phrynocephalus
Species: P. mystaceus
Binomial name
Phrynocephalus mystaceus
(Pallas, 1776)

Phrynocephalus mystaceus is a species of agamid lizard found in Iran, North Afghanistan, Eastern Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and possibly in south of Astrakhan Oblast. With the tail straightened, adults can reach a length of up to 24 centimetres in length and is notable for its red oral display frill.


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