Paraguanan ground gecko
| Paraguanan ground gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Lepidoblepharis |
| Species: | L. montecanoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis Markezich & Taphorn, 1994 | |
The Paraguanan ground gecko (Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis) is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. It is endemic to the Paraguaná Peninsula, northern Venezuela, and may be restricted to tropical dry forest habitats.[1] It is named after the type locality, Monte Cano. It is a small gecko: the holotype measured 19 mm (0.75 in) in snout–vent length, with a tail almost as long.[2]
Most specimens have been collected from the Monte Cano Reserve. Livestock are grazing within the reserve, potentially leading to habitat fragmentation. Also the expanding human population and infrastructure development in the area are threats to this species. However, too little is known about this species for a more accurate assessment.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Kornacker, P. (2010). "Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ↑ Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 3 October 2014.
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