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Socotra Rock Gecko

Another endemic species to Socotra

by Cole Gawin — Socotra AnimalsOctober, 2016

The Socotra rock gecko is listed as least concerned on the IUCN Red List.

Listed as Least Concern on the basis that, although this species has only recently been described and is therefore poorly-known, it is common and widely distributed within its range and its rocky habitats are not at risk from human disturbance or habitat degradation

This species of rock gecko can only be found on the island of Socotra, hence it's name.

Not much is known about this species.

We do know a few things, such as...

These geckos can be found all over the island, and the groups they live in are relatively small.

This species is not threatened by global warming, as they are quick adapters.


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IUCN info: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/199725/0