Morocco Wall Gecko
Tarentola boehmei
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Phyllodactylidae
Böhme's gecko (Tarentola boehmei), also commonly known as the Morocco wall gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is native to western North Africa, where it is found in rocky areas such as cliffs and walls as well as ruins of buildings and urban areas. Etymology Both the specific name, boehmei, and the common name, Böhme's gecko, are in honor of German herpetologist Wolfgang Böhme.
Tarentola boehmei est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Phyllodactylidae. Habitat et Écologie Le Gecko de Böhme (Tarentola boehmei) est un reptile particulièrement bien adapté aux milieux arides et désertiques. Au Maroc, il fréquente principalement les zones rocailleuses, les lits d'oueds asséchés et les steppes parsemées de végétation buissonnante.
Tarentola es un género de geckos de la familia Phyllodactylidae conocidos con el nombre de salamanquesas o perenquenes (en las Islas Canarias). Los miembros de este género presentan en su mayor parte colores que varían entre el marrón o el gris pálido en diversas tonalidades hasta un oscuro casi negro. Su piel tiene un aspecto rugoso y suele presentar diversos abultamientos y manchas.
Distribution
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