Desert wall gecko
| Desert wall gecko | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Tarentola |
| Species: | T. deserti |
| Binomial name | |
| Tarentola deserti Boulenger, 1891 | |
The desert wall gecko (Tarentola deserti) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. 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
- Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. 2005. Tarentola deserti. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/61576/0
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