Holodactylus africanus

Holodactylus africanus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Eublepharidae
Genus: Holodactylus
Species:
H. africanus
Binomial name
Holodactylus africanus
Boettger, 1893

Holodactylus africanus, also known as the African clawed gecko, Boettger's strong-clawed gecko, or African whole-toed gecko, is a species of gecko that is commonly found in Eastern Africa. The gecko has a big head, thin body, stumpy tail, and has tan and brown bands. The adults are 3.5 to 4 in (8.9 to 10.2 cm) long.

References

  1. 1 2 Spawls, S.; Beraduccii, J.; Malonza, P. (2021). "Holodactylus africanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T18917812A18917818. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T18917812A18917818.en. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Patricia P. Bartlett; Billy Griswold; Richard D. Bartlett (2001). Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates: An Identification and Care Guide. Barron's. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-7641-1650-6.