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Lepidoblepharis nukak

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Lepidoblepharis nukak
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Lepidoblepharis
Species:
L. nukak
Binomial name
Lepidoblepharis nukak

Lepidoblepharis nukak is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Etymology

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The specific name, nukak, is in honor of the Nukak people of Colombia.[1]

Geographic range

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L. nukak is found in Guaviare Department, Colombia.[1]

Habitat

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The preferred habitat of L. nakuk is tropical wet forest at an altitude of about 200 m (660 ft).[1]

Description

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L. nakuk is a small species of Lepidoblepharis, with a maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 29.3 mm (1.15 in).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Lepidoblepharis nukak at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 4 October 2015.

Further reading

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  • Calderon-Espinosa, Martha Lucia; Medina-Rangel, Guido Fabian (2016). "A new Lepidoblepharis lizard (Squamata: Sphaerodactylidae) from the Colombian Guyana shield". Zootaxa 4067 (2): 215–232. (Lepidoblepharis nukak, new species).