Desert wall gecko
Appearance
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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 Phyllodactylidae.[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
[edit]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
[edit]The species may exist in some national parks, such as Dghoumes National park in Tunisia.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Joger, U.; Slimani, T.; El Mouden, H.; Geniez, P. (2006). "Tarentola deserti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61576A12494982. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61576A12494982.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.