Western dwarf gecko
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Lygodactylus guibei

The western dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus guibei) is a small species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Animal name origin

The specific name, guibei, is in honor of French herpetologist Jean Marius René Guibé.

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The preferred natural habitat of L. guibei is forest, at altitudes of 500–1,500 m (1,600–4,900 ft).

Western dwarf gecko habitat map

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Western dwarf gecko habitat map

Mating Habits

L. guibei is oviparous.

References

1. Western dwarf gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_dwarf_gecko
2. Western dwarf gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/172775/176628955

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