Lepidoblepharis nukak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lepidoblepharis nukak |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Lepidoblepharis |
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L. nukak
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| Lepidoblepharis nukak Calderon-Espinosa & Medina-Rangel, 2016
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Lepidoblepharis nukak is a tiny gecko. Geckos are a type of lizard. This special gecko belongs to the family called Sphaerodactylidae. It lives only in Colombia, meaning it is endemic to that country.
Why is it called Nukak?
The name nukak was chosen to honor the Nukak people. They are an indigenous group who live in Colombia.
Where does it live?
This gecko lives in the Guaviare Department in Colombia. It is found only in this area.
Its Home
The L. nukak gecko prefers to live in tropical wet forests. These are warm, rainy forests. It lives at an altitude of about 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.
What does it look like?
The L. nukak gecko is very small. Its body, from its snout to the base of its tail, is only about 29.3 mm (1.15 in) long.
See also
In Spanish: Lepidoblepharis nukak para niños
