Lepidoblepharis nukak

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Lepidoblepharis nukak
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Lepidoblepharis
Species:
L. nukak
Binomial name
Lepidoblepharis nukak

Lepidoblepharis nukak is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

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Etymology

The specific name, nukak, is in honor of the Nukak people of Colombia. [1]

Geographic range

L. nukak is found in Guaviare Department, Colombia. [1]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of L. nakuk is tropical wet forest at an altitude of about 200 m (660 ft). [1]

Description

L. nakuk is a small species of Lepidoblepharis, with a maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 29.3 mm (1.15 in). [1]

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