Desert wall gecko
Appearance
Desert wall gecko | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
Genus: | Tarentola |
Species: | T. deserti
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Binomial name | |
Tarentola deserti Boulenger, 1891
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The desert wall gecko (Tarentola deserti) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae.[1] It is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and possibly Libya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater spring, rocky areas, hot deserts, rural gardens, and urban areas.
Status & Threats
The Desert Wall Gecko's population is not changing at the moment, and has a small population. They don't have any current threats at the moment.
Conservation
They may be found in some national parks such as in Tunisia.
References
- ^ "Tarentola deserti". www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
External links
- Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. 2005. Tarentola deserti. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.