| Haacke's rock gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Afroedura |
| Species: | A. haackei |
| Binomial name | |
| Afroedura haackei Onderstall, 1984 | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
Haacke's rock gecko (Afroedura haackei), also known commonly as Haacke's flat gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa. [2]
The specific name, haackei, is in honor of South African herpetologist Wulf Dietrich Haacke. [2]
A. haackei is found in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. [1]
The preferred natural habitat of A. haackei is rocky areas of savanna, at altitudes of 500–1,100 m (1,600–3,600 ft), but it has also been found on walls of buildings. [1]
A. haackei is terrestrial and rupicolous (rock-dwelling). [1]
Gekkonidae is the largest family of geckos, containing over 950 described species in 64 genera. The Gekkonidae contain many of the most widespread gecko species, including house geckos (Hemidactylus), the tokay gecko (Gekko), day geckos (Phelsuma), the mourning gecko (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.
The Sekukhune flat lizard is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa. It has two subspecies.
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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.
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.
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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.
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The Makgabeng dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.
Pachydactylus barnardi, also known commonly as Barnard's rough gecko or Barnard's thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is indigenous to Southern Africa.
Pachydactylus haackei, also known commonly as Haacke's gecko or Haacke's thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to Southern Africa.
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