Oudri's fan-footed gecko

Oudri's fan-footed gecko

Algerian fan-fingered gecko, Oudri's fan-fingered gecko

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Ptyodactylus oudrii

Oudri's fan-footed gecko (Ptyodactylus oudrii), also known commonly as the Algerian fan-fingered gecko and Oudri's fan-fingered gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Maghreb region of northwestern Africa.

Animal name origin

The specific name, oudrii, is in honor of General Émile Oudri (1843–1919) of the French Foreign Legion.

Distribution

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P. oudrii is found in Algeria and Morocco.

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The natural habitats of P. oudrii are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle

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Mating Habits

P. oudrii is oviparous.

References

1. Oudri's fan-footed gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oudri's_fan-footed_gecko
2. Oudri's fan-footed gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61562/12493682

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