Within the UAE, the species is moderately widespread along the northern Arabian Gulf and east coasts, inland to Al Ain, the Hajar Mountains, the Ru'us al-Jibal, and on Das Island. The origin of at least some of these records (e.g. Das Island and the mountains) are possibly the result of introduction. Indeed, this species was considered introduced to the UAE (Pagad et al. 2017) and CABI (2018) consider the species to probably be native to the Mediterranean region, although it has been widely introduced globally. However, the majority of the of the UAE native plant working group (June 2019) considered the species to be native, and we include it here as Least Concern.

Within the United Arab Emirates, the species is currently only known from the Wadi Al Helo area. The species is listed as Vulnerable (VU D2) due to its small area of occupancy (AOO) and extent of occurrence (EOO) of 4 km². This taxon is not a non-breeding visitor, and it is presumed that any immigration from populations outside the UAE is not significant, and therefore there is no adjustment to the Category according to the IUCN regional and national Guidelines (IUCN 2012). Despite occurring at low densities, the population appears stable at present. There are potential threats from infrastructure development, that could significantly impact the population size of the species.The species is new to science with the possibility that more populations may be discovered in similar habitat in the future. The species should be reassessed if new data become available.

This species is endemic to the Hajar Mountains, from the Musandam Peninsula in Oman to the northeastern United Arab Emirates. Although impacted locally by quarrying, with a restricted known area of occupancy, there are no significant widespread threats, and the species is considered Least Concern. This taxon is not a non-breeding visitor, and it is presumed that any immigration from populations outside the UAE is not significant, and therefore there is no adjustment to the Category according to the IUCN regional and national Guidelines (IUCN 2012).

This species is the only reptile currently known to be endemic to the United Arab Emirates. It is only known from two localities along a narrow strip of the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. No specimens have been recorded from the type locality (near Khor Fakkan, Emirates of Sharjah) since 1973, with the only recent records being from a second known locality, a few kilometres further north of Sharm, Emirates of Fujairah. The only confirmed specimens that have been found in the past 45 years are therefore restricted to the second locality and the species is consequently considered to survive at a single location defined by the threat from development. It is possible that the species occurs in other potentially suitable habitats along the same coastal stretch, or persists at the type locality, and additional survey in these areas is urgently required. The species has been found between sea level up to 20 m in elevation. Both the extent of occurrence (EOO) and the area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated at 8 km² based on a 2x2 km grid drawn around the two localities, however both the EOO and the AOO are in reality very much more restricted, with the species found on isolated rocky outcrops and presumed to have been lost from one of these.The species is listed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) as a result of its restricted EOO and AOO, with both of the known localities, as well as areas along the east coast of the United Arab Emirates with apparently similar habitat characteristics, under heavy transformation or have already been converted for industrial, residential or tourist development. The species is currently considered to persist at a single location defined by the described threats, which are resulting in a continuing decline in the extent and quality of this species' habitat, and inferred to be causing a continuing decline in the number of mature individuals.Conservation actions are urgently required for this species, including ex situ conservation, and the potential for the establishment of new sub-populations should be investigated.

In the UAE, the species is only known from two records in the Liwa region. There is no further information available, and there is significant taxonomic uncertainty over this and related taxa. The species is assessed as Data Deficient.

This species is widespread and often common in the UAE, primarily in sandy areas, and is assessed as Least Concern.

There is currently confusion between the taxonomic identity of Tamarix pycnocarpa and Tamarix aucheriana. Until this is resolved, this species is assessed as Data Deficient.

This species has a relatively restricted area within the UAE, is severely fragmented and is experiencing a continuing decline in the number of mature individuals in addition to its habitat extent/quality. Although it occurs within at least one protected area, Rhanterium epapposum has experienced a population decline of over 75% in the past 20 years. Therefore, this species is assessed as Endangered.

The species is widespread in the eastern parts of the UAE is and is assessed as Least Concern.

This species is widespread in the north-east of the UAE and qualifies as Least Concern.