Fogo wall gecko
Species of lizard
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The Fogo wall gecko (Tarentola fogoensis) is a species of geckos in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde, where it is found on the island of Fogo.[2] The species was first described and named in 2012.[3]
| Fogo wall gecko | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Tarentola |
| Species: | T. fogoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tarentola fogoensis | |
Etymology
The specific name fogoensis refers to the island where it occurs, Fogo.[2]