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Boavista Wall Gecko (Tarentola boavistensis)

Boavista Wall Gecko

Tarentola boavistensis

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Boavista Wall Gecko

Tarentola boavistensis (English name: Boa Vista wall gecko or Boa Vista Gecko, sometimes as Tarentola bonavistensis, the Latin name for Boa Vista is Bona Vista, not frequently used in Latin) is a species of geckos in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Cape Verde Islands and are founded in the island of Boa Vista and also on Sal.

Key Facts

  • Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Boavista Wall Gecko?

The scientific name of the Boavista Wall Gecko is Tarentola boavistensis.

Is the Boavista Wall Gecko endangered?

The Boavista Wall Gecko is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

How many Boavista Wall Gecko sightings have been recorded?

3 observations of the Boavista Wall Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

3 observations on iNaturalist
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