Desert wall gecko
Species of lizard
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The desert wall gecko (Tarentola deserti) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae.[1] It is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and possibly Libya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater spring, rocky areas, hot deserts, rural gardens, and urban areas.
| Desert wall gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Tarentola |
| Species: | T. deserti |
| Binomial name | |
| Tarentola deserti Boulenger, 1891 | |
Status & Threats
The desert wall gecko's population is not changing at the moment, and has a small population. They don't have any current threats at the moment.
Conservation
The species may exist in some national parks, such as Dghoumes National park in Tunisia.
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