Matschie's dwarf gecko

Matschie's dwarf gecko

Conradt's dwarf gecko

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Lygodactylus conradti

Matschie's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus conradti), also known commonly as Conradt's dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa. There are no valid subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, conradti, is in honor of Leopold Conradt, collector of the holotype.

Distribution

Geography

L. conradti is found in northeastern Tanzania and Kenya.

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The preferred natural habitat of L. conradti is forest, at altitudes of 1,000–1,200 m (3,300–3,900 ft).

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Habits and Lifestyle

L. conradti is diurnal and arboreal.

Diet and Nutrition

L. conradti eats fruit and preys upon small insects.

Mating Habits

L. conradti is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs.

References

1. Matschie's dwarf gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matschie's_dwarf_gecko

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