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Chevron-throated dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus gutturalis)

Chevron-throated dwarf gecko

Lygodactylus gutturalis

About the Chevron-throated dwarf gecko

Lygodactylus gutturalis, also known as the Uganda dwarf gecko or chevron-throated dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko. It is widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa from near the Equator northward. Subspecies Lygodactylus gutturalis dysmicus is endemic to Cameroon, and subspecies Lygodactylus gutturalis paurospilus to Tanzania.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Chevron-throated dwarf gecko?

The scientific name of the Chevron-throated dwarf gecko is Lygodactylus gutturalis.

How many Chevron-throated dwarf gecko sightings have been recorded?

67 observations of the Chevron-throated dwarf gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

67 observations on iNaturalist
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