Dwarf bronze gecko

The dwarf bronze gecko (Ailuronyx tachyscopaeus) is a species of lizards in the family Gekkonidae endemic to Seychelles.[1][2]

Dwarf bronze gecko
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Ailuronyx
Species:
A. tachyscopaeus
Binomial name
Ailuronyx tachyscopaeus
Gerlach & Canning, 1996

Dwarf bronze gecko is an arboreal species found in low-growing vegetation in woodland, usually in association with palms where it can reach high densities. It can also occur in coconut plantations and live in buildings. It is an adaptable species, but its range is small. It occurs in the Praslin National Park.[1] Adults can grow to 84 mm (3.3 in) in snout–vent length. It is oviparous[2] and the eggs are glued to palm leaves.[1]

References

  1. Gerlach, J. & Ineich, I. (2006). "Ailuronyx tachyscopaeus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2006: e.T61429A12482047. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61429A12482047.en. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  2. Ailuronyx tachyscopaeus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database


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