| Abel Erasmus flat gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Afroedura |
| Species: | A. rupestris |
| Binomial name | |
| Afroedura rupestris Jacobsen, Kuhn, Jackman & Bauer , 2014 | |
Afroedura rupestris, also known as the Abel Erasmus flat gecko, is a species of African gecko, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa. [2]
Gekkonidae is the largest family of geckos, containing over 950 described species in 64 genera. Gekkonidae contains many of the most widespread gecko species, including house geckos (Hemidactylus), tokay geckos (Gekko), day geckos (Phelsuma), mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus) and dtellas (Gehyra). Gekkonid geckos occur globally and are particularly diverse in tropical areas.
Afroedura is a genus of African geckos, lizards in the family Gekkonidae. Member species are collectively known as rock geckos or flat geckos.
The Cape rock gecko or Hawequa flat gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is situated in the Drakensberg escarpment region of eastern Mpumalanga, South Africa. The reserve protects the Blyde River Canyon, including sections of the Ohrigstad and Blyde Rivers and the geological formations around Bourke's Luck Potholes, where the Treur River tumbles into the Blyde below. Southwards of the canyon, the reserve follows the escarpment, to include the Devil's and God's Window, the latter a popular viewpoint to the lowveld at the reserve's southern extremity.
Aloeides damarensis, the Damara copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is found from coastal KwaZulu-Natal to the Drakensberg, north into Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.
The Transvaal rock gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Southern Africa.
Afroedura maripi, also known as the Mariepskop flat gecko or Maripi rock gecko, is a species of African gecko, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
Afroedura pongola, also known as the Pongola rock gecko, is a species of African geckos, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
Afroedura rondavelica, also known as the Blyde River flat gecko or rondavel rock gecko, is a species of African geckos, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa. Its specific and common name refers to the rondavel, a southern African hut-type structure.
Afroedura broadleyi, also known commonly as Broadley's rock gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.
Afroedura granitica, also known as the granite rock gecko, is a species of African gecko, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
Afroedura leoloensis, also known as the Leolo rock gecko, is a species of African gecko, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
Afroedura pienaari, also known as Pienaar's rock gecko, is a species of African geckos, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
Afroedura waterbergensis, also known as the Waterberg rock gecko, is a species of African geckos, first found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
The Amatola rock gecko or Amatola flat gecko is a species of African gecko endemic to South Africa.
Afroedura halli, also known commonly as Hall's flat gecko or the inland rock gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.
Afroedura karroica, also known as the inland rock gecko or Karoo flat gecko, is a species of African gecko found in South Africa and Lesotho.
Afroedura langi, also known as Lang's rock gecko, Lang's flat gecko, or Lowveld flat gecko, is a species of African gecko found in South Africa and Mozambique.
The multipored rock gecko or Woodbush flat gecko is a species of African gecko found in South Africa.
The black-spotted dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to the northern South Africa.
