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African Fat-Tailed Gecko

Hemitheconyx caudicinctus

Description:

The tail of this lizard has a rough edge that resembles a second head to confuse potential predators.

Habitat:

Africa (Nigeria to Senegal). Savannas, semi-arid and desert.

Notes:

This specimen from the "Parque Zoológico de São Paulo"

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LeonardoMB
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LeonardoMB

SP, SP, Brazil

Spotted on Aug 21, 2012
Submitted on Dec 19, 2012

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