Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Family Sphaerodactylidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Genus Lepidoblepharis | |
Scientific name Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis Similar Fernandez's sword‑nosed bat, Venezuelan yellow frog, Lepidoblepharis, Veragua stubfoot toad, Wattled guan | ||
The Paraguanan ground gecko (Lepidoblepharis montecanoensis) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to the Paraguaná Peninsula, northern Venezuela, and may be restricted to tropical dry forest habitats. It is named after the type locality, Monte Cano. It is a small gecko: the holotype measured 19 mm (0.75 in) in snout–vent length, with a tail almost as long.
Most specimens 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.
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