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Narudasia

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Gekkonidae

Species
  
N. festiva

Rank
  
Genus

Class
  
Reptilia

Subfamily
  
Gekkoninae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Scaled reptiles

Similar
  
Ptenopus, Rhoptropus, Afrogecko, Perochirus, Paragehyra

Narudasia is a monotypic genus of geckos endemic to Namibia better known as festive gecko. They are related to the Quedenfeldtia (Atlas day geckos) of the Sahara.

  • Festive gecko, Narudasia festiva - is a diurnal, rock-dwelling gecko, reaching 2 to 3 inches in length, that lives on small insects. Body and head are somewhat flattened. Overall color is grey with alternating brownish bands on the back, edged with black and white towards the rear. The long tail may be yellow.

    • References

    Narudasia Wikipedia
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