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Algerian wall gecko

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Algerian Wall Gecko
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Phyllodactylidae
Genus: Tarentola
Species:
T. neglecta
Binomial name
Tarentola neglecta
Strauch, 1887

The Algerian wall gecko (Tarentola neglecta) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae.[2] It is found in Algeria, Tunisia, and possibly Libya.[1] This gecko lives in vegetation in dry areas such as deserts. It has also been found in abandoned buildings. It is locally common with no major threats.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Joger, U.; Miras, J.A.M.; Nouira, S. (2006). "Tarentola neglecta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61580A12497510. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61580A12497510.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Tarentola neglecta at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
  3. ^ Joger, U.; Miras, J.A.M. & Nouira, S. (2006). "Tarentola neglecta". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006. IUCN: e.T61580A12497510. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61580A12497510.en. Retrieved 18 December 2017.