| Lygodactylus baptistai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Lygodactylus |
| Species: | L. baptistai |
| Binomial name | |
| Lygodactylus baptistai Marques, Ceríaco, Buehler, Bandeira, Janota & Bauer, 2020 | |
Lygodactylus baptistai is a species of gecko endemic to Angola. [1]
Lygodactylus is a genus of diurnal geckos with 72 species. They are commonly referred to as dwarf geckos. They are mainly found in Africa and Madagascar although two species are found in South America. Lygodactylus picturatus, the best known species, is found in Kenya and commonly known as the white-headed dwarf gecko. Recently, illegal importation from Tanzania of brightly colored, Lygodactylus williamsi, known as electric blue geckos, has been gaining attention for Lygodactylus geckos in the reptile trade.
The tiny scaled gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Bernard's dwarf gecko, also commonly known as FitzSimons's dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Southern Africa.
Blanc's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to central Madagascar. They are the least known species of dwarf geckos in Madagascar. Blanc's dwarf geckos are one out of eleven gecko species that are protected in Madagascar. Hence, collecting them is only allowed with an appropriate permit.
Broadley's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania.
The Cape dwarf gecko ('lygodactylus' = 'flexible fingers') is a species of dwarf gecko found in the woodlands and forests of central and southern Africa. It also occurs commonly in towns and cities and is sometimes kept as a pet.
The white-headed dwarf gecko or painted dwarf gecko is a species of Lygodactylus gecko widely distributed in Africa.
Matschie's dwarf gecko, also known commonly as Conradt's dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa. There are currently no valid subspecies.
Angel's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Lygodactylus grandisonae, also known commonly as Bunty's dwarf gecko, Grandison's dwarf gecko, and the Kenya dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
Lygodactylus grotei, also known commonly as Grote's dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa and Southern Africa. There are two recognized subspecies.
Lygodactylus gutturalis, also known as the Uganda dwarf gecko or chevron-throated dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko. It is widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa from near the Equator northward. Subspecies Lygodactylus gutturalis dysmicus is endemic to Cameroon, and subspecies Lygodactylus gutturalis paurospilus to Tanzania.
Lygodactylus intermedius is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar.
Lawrence's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to Southern Africa.
Lygodactylus ocellatus, also known as the spotted dwarf gecko or ocellated dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko endemic to South Africa and Swaziland.
Lygodactylus pauliani is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Scortecci's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa.
Grandidier's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Mocquard's dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar and Europa Island.
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