Qattara gecko

(Tarentola mindiae)

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Description

A relatively large and robust gecko,with a maximum snout to vent length of 81mm.The back is covered in bands of warty tubercules.It is light brown on the upperside,with 5-6 dark bands across the back,a dark streak running from the nose through the eye and irregular streaks and marbling on the head and limbs.The underside is pale greyish-white with small dark spots.The iris is ochre.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Phyllodactylidae
Genus:Tarentola
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