Mossy prehensile-tailed gecko (Rhacodactylus chahoua)
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Facts – Mossy prehensile-tailed gecko
| Also known as: | Bavay's giant gecko, Short-snouted giant gecko |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Platydactylus chahoua |
| French: | Gecko géant à nez court |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus | Rhacodactylus (1) |
Status – Mossy prehensile-tailed gecko
The mossy prehensile-tailed gecko is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Mossy prehensile-tailed gecko
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References
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IUCN Red List (October, 2011)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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