Boettger's wall gecko

Boettger's wall gecko

Gran canaria gecko

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Tarentola boettgeri

Boettger's wall gecko (Tarentola boettgeri), also commonly known as the Gran Canaria gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is native to the Canary Islands and the Savage Islands. There are three recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, boettgeri, is in honor of German herpetologist Oskar Boettger. The subspecific name, bischoffi, is in honor of German herpetologist Wolfgang Bischoff.

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T. boettgeri is native to the islands of Gran Canaria (T. b. boettgeri) and El Hierro (T. b. hierrensis) in the Canary Islands. An introduced population exists in Galicia, Spain. The subspecies T. b. bischoffi is indigenous to the Savage Islands.

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The preferred habitats of T. boettgeri are shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, and rural gardens.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

Mating Habits

T. boettgeri is oviparous.

References

1. Boettger's wall gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boettger's_wall_gecko
2. Boettger's wall gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61574/12494311

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