Paraguanan ground gecko
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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 family Sphaerodactylidae.

Geographic range and habitat

L. montecanoensis is endemic to the Paraguaná Peninsula, Falcón State, northern Venezuela, and may be restricted to tropical dry forest habitats.[1]

Etymology

L. montecanoensis is named after the type locality, Monte Cano.

Description

L. montecanoensis is a small gecko: the holotype measures 19 mm (0.75 in) in snout–vent length (SVL), with a tail almost as long.[2]

Reproduction

L. montecanoensis is oviparous.[2]

Conservation status

Most specimens of L. montecanoensis 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.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Schargel, W.; Rivas, G. (2016). "Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T11522A67508868. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T11522A67508868.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 3 October 2014.
  3. ↑ Schargel, W.; Rivas, G. (2016). "Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T11522A67508868. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T11522A67508868.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

Further reading

  • Markezich, Allan L.; Taphorn, Donald C. (1994). "A New Lepidoblepharis (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the Paraguaná Peninsula, Venezuela, with Comments on Its Conservation Status". Herpetologica 50 (1): 7–14. (Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis, new species).
  • Rivas, Gilson A.; Molina, César R.; Ugueto, Gabriel N.; Barros, Tito R.; Barrio-Amorós, César L.; Kok, Philippe J. R. (2012). "Reptiles of Venezuela: an updated and commented ckecklist". Zootaxa 3211: 1-64.



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