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Egyptian Fan-toed Gecko

Ptyodactylus hasselquistii

Description:

Also known as the Common Fan-footed Gecko, Ptyodactylus hasselquistii is reported to be “the most abundant of all lizards inhabiting the lowland wadis of South Sinai.” Called burs abu kaf in Arabic, these medium-sized geckos have flat, narrow heads, short and slender limbs, and long tails. Their color varies greatly depending on their surroundings, but they typically have dark bands across their back and tails.

Habitat:

spotted in a desert coastal wadi

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Bernadette S
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Bernadette S

دهب, جنوب سيناء, Egypt

Spotted on Apr 8, 2018
Submitted on Apr 8, 2018

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