The desert wall gecko (Tarentola deserti) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae.[1] It is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and possibly Libya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater spring, rocky areas, hot deserts, rural gardens, and urban areas.

Desert wall gecko
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Phyllodactylidae
Genus: Tarentola
Species:
T. deserti
Binomial name
Tarentola deserti
Boulenger, 1891

Status & Threats

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The desert wall gecko's population is not changing at the moment, and has a small population. They don't have any current threats at the moment.

Conservation

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The species may exist in some national parks, such as Dghoumes National park in Tunisia.

References

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  1. ^ a b Joger, U.; Slimani, T.; El Mouden, H.; Geniez, P. (2006). "Tarentola deserti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61576A12494982. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61576A12494982.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.