| Methuen's dwarf gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Lygodactylus |
| Species: | L. methueni |
| Binomial name | |
| Lygodactylus methueni V. Fitzsimons, 1937 | |
Methuen's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus methueni), also known commonly as the Woodbrush dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
The specific name, methueni, is in honor of British naturalist Paul Ayshford Methuen. [2]
L. methueni is endemic to South Africa and is found near Haenertsburg in the Woodbush Forest area and Haenertsburg Common. [3]
L. methueni is olive-grey. [3]
L. methueni basks on the boles of large trees or on rocky outcrops. [3]
Forestry plantations and frequent fires pose a threat to the habitat of L. methueni and have resulted in a reduction in the population. [3]
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