Methuen's dwarf gecko

Methuen's dwarf gecko

Woodbrush dwarf gecko

Kingdom
Phylum
Subphylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Lygodactylus methueni

Methuen's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus methueni), also known commonly as the Woodbrush dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.

Animal name origin

The specific name, methueni, is in honor of British naturalist Paul Ayshford Methuen.

Appearance

L. methueni is olive-grey.

Distribution

Geography

Continents
Countries
Biogeographical realms

L. methueni is endemic to South Africa and is found near Haenertsburg in the Woodbush Forest area and Haenertsburg Common.

Biome

Habits and Lifestyle

L. methueni basks on the boles of large trees or on rocky outcrops.

Lifestyle

Mating Habits

L. methueni is oviparous.

Population

Population number

Forestry plantations and frequent fires pose a threat to the habitat of L. methueni and have resulted in a reduction in the population.

References

1. Methuen's dwarf gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methuen's_dwarf_gecko
2. Methuen's dwarf gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/12439/115652049

More Fascinating Animals to Learn About