| Lygodactylus keniensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Lygodactylus |
| Species: | L. keniensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lygodactylus keniensis Parker, 1936 | |
| Synonyms | |
Lygodactylus picturatus keniensis | |
Lygodactylus keniensis, also known as Parker's dwarf gecko or Kenya dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko found in northern Kenya, southern Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and eastern Uganda. [2]
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.
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.
Methuen's dwarf gecko, also known commonly as the Woodbrush dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
Lygodactylus williamsi is a critically endangered species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to a small area of Tanzania. Common names include turquoise dwarf gecko, William's dwarf gecko, and, in the pet trade, electric blue gecko.
The yellow-headed dwarf gecko or dwarf yellow-headed gecko is a small species of dwarf gecko found in the rocky areas of southern Kenya, Somalia, eastern Tanzania, and Zanzibar. It can grow up to 90 millimetres (3.5 in), but on average attains a length of 80 millimetres (3.1 in) with a snout-vent (body) length of 39 millimetres (1.5 in). The tail length can be equal to the length of the body from snout to the anus.
The Okavango dwarf gecko or Chobe dwarf gecko is a species of gecko found along the Chobe and Zambesi Rivers and into the Okavango Delta, and into Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The white-headed dwarf gecko or painted dwarf gecko is a species of Lygodactylus gecko widely distributed in Africa.
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.
Kenya dwarf gecko could refer to the following species:
The Usambara dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania.
The Dar-es-Salaam dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Tanzania.
Mann's dwarf gecko is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa.
The Makgabeng dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South 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.
The robust dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to southern Madagascar.
Scheffler's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa. There are three recognized subspecies.
Mocquard's dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar and Europa Island.
Bons's dwarf day gecko or Bons' dwarf day gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Malawi.
Lygodactylus laterimaculatus is a species of gecko endemic to Kenya and Tanzania. It is sometimes considered conspecific with Scheffler's dwarf gecko.
