Saint Martin Thick-tailed Gecko
Thecadactylus oskrobapreinorum
About the Saint Martin Thick-tailed Gecko
Thecadactylus oskrobapreinorum is a species of gecko. It was first described in 2011 from Sint Maarten in the Lesser Antilles. Previous to this it was thought that the only species of turnip-tailed gecko present in the Lesser Antilles was Thecadactylus rapicauda, but the new species is readily distinguishable by its boldly spotted appearance. The specific name honours the two German herpetologists Maciej Oskroba and Stephan Prein who first studied this gecko.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Saint Martin Thick-tailed Gecko?
The scientific name of the Saint Martin Thick-tailed Gecko is Thecadactylus oskrobapreinorum.
How many Saint Martin Thick-tailed Gecko sightings have been recorded?
24 observations of the Saint Martin Thick-tailed Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.
