Desert Wall Gecko
\nTarentola deserti<\/span>\u00a0Boulenger, 1891<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBy\u00a0Victor Gabari<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUpdated:\u00a023\/09\/2012<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nTaxonomy:\u00a0Sauria\u00a0|\u00a0Phyllodactylidae\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola deserti<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Animal founded in a crevice during morning track. Bouarfa. Photo: \u00a9 V. Gabari.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Range](\"http:\/\/www.moroccoherps.com\/files\/fichas\/Tarentola_deserti\/Tarentola_deserti_mapa.jpg\")
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\u00a0\u00a0Tarentola deserti<\/span><\/p>\nDistribution map of
\nTarentola deserti<\/span>
\nin Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
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Gallery: 14 photos.\u00a0[ENTER]<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nDescription<\/h2>\n
Big size geckonids, SVL around 100\u00a0mm (males) and 81 (females), and total length 190\u00a0mm. Very flat and broad head and rounded snout. Scales around midtrunk, dorsal tubercles prominent and pointed. Pholidosis identification, 21-24 lamellae and scales under 5 th toe (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n
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Tarentola deserti. Bouarfa. Photo: \u00a9 V. Gabari.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nDorsal coloration lightly pink, flesh coloured, orange, beige to reddish with pattern of 5-7 transversal bars which are often reduced to patches or lack altogether. Iris yellowish ocre (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n
Ecology and habits<\/h2>\n
Activity pattern crepuscular and nocturnal, and both sex are territorial. They detect their prey at 1m distance from which they approach cautiously until they can capture their prey with a lightning movement, allowing you to bite his victim while adhering to the substrate with their hind limbs (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n
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Tarentola deserti. Bouarfa. Photo: \u00a9 G. Booth-Rea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFood spectrum: All small insects, particularly noctuid moths (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n
For reproduction mating, male approaches female, tongues her and takes a bite-hold at a tubercle behind the ear-opening. The female lifts her tail base, and cloacal contact last 20-60 seconds on one side. The male then copulates from the other side without loosening his grip (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n
4-6 clutches per year with mostly 2 eggs (Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. 2006).<\/p>\n
Distribution, habitat and abundance<\/h2>\n
Geographic range: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya (Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. 2006). Primarily concerned into Sahara biotope and not usually present in areas with rainfall below 100\u00a0mm annually. (Schleich et al, 1996). It is found up to 1,300\u00a0masl (IUCN – Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation IUCN-Med).<\/p>\n
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Typical habitat for this specie: Rocky small hill sand covered. Bouarfa surroundings. Photo: \u00a9 V. Gabari.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis is an adaptable species that is found in rocky areas, deserts with firm ground (regs), drains under roads, palm oasis, ruins, buildings and is also found close to sandy deserts (ergs) with trees. Animals are found in crevices and fissures.<\/p>\n
References<\/h3>\n\n- \n
\n- Bons, J. & Geniez, P. 1996.<\/b>\u00a0Anfibios y Reptiles de Marruecos (Incluido Sahara Occidentales). Atlas Biogeogr\u00e1fico. Asociaci\u00f3n Herpetol\u00f3gica Espa\u00f1ola. Barcelona. 319 pp.<\/li>\n
- Schleich, H.H., K\u00e4stle, W. & Kabisch, K. 1996.<\/b>\u00a0Amphibians and Reptiles of North Africa. Biology, Systematics, Field Guide. Koeltz Scientific Books. 630 pp.<\/li>\n
- Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. 2006.<\/b>\u00a0Tarentola deserti. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.1.http:\/\/www.iucnredlist.org\/apps\/redlist\/details\/61576\/0<\/li>\n
- IUCN<\/b>\u00a0– Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation IUCN-Med.http:\/\/iucn.org\/about\/union\/secretariat\/offices\/iucnmed\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
To cite this page:<\/b>
\nVictor Gabari (2012):\u00a0Tarentola deserti<\/span>\u00a0Boulenger, 1891. In: Mart\u00ednez, G., Le\u00f3n, R., Jim\u00e9nez-Robles, O., Gonz\u00e1lez De la Vega, J. P., Gabari, V., Rebollo, B., S\u00e1nchez-T\u00f3jar, A., Fern\u00e1ndez-Cardenete, J. R., G\u00e1llego, J. (Eds.). Moroccoherps. Amphibians and Reptiles of Morocco and Western Sahara.
\nAvailable from\u00a0www.moroccoherps.com\/en\/ficha\/Tarentola_deserti\/<\/a>. Version 23\/09\/2012.<\/p>\nTo cite\u00a0www.morocoherps.com en<\/a>\u00a0as a whole:<\/b>
\nMart\u00ednez, G., Le\u00f3n, R., Jim\u00e9nez-Robles, O., Gonz\u00e1lez De la Vega, J.P., Gabari, V., Rebollo, B., S\u00e1nchez-T\u00f3jar, A., Fern\u00e1ndez-Cardenete, J.R., G\u00e1llego, J. (Eds.). Moroccoherps. Amphibians and Reptiles of Morocco and Western Sahara.
\nAvailable from\u00a0www.moroccoherps.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Desert Wall Gecko Tarentola deserti\u00a0Boulenger, 1891 By\u00a0Victor Gabari Updated:\u00a023\/09\/2012 Taxonomy:\u00a0Sauria\u00a0|\u00a0Phyllodactylidae\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola deserti \u00a0\u00a0Tarentola deserti Distribution map of Tarentola deserti in Morocco. Gallery: 14 photos.\u00a0[ENTER] Description Big size geckonids, SVL around 100\u00a0mm (males) and 81 (females), and total length 190\u00a0mm. Very flat and broad head and rounded snout. Scales around midtrunk, dorsal tubercles prominent … <\/p>\n
By\u00a0Victor Gabari<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Updated:\u00a023\/09\/2012<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Taxonomy:\u00a0Sauria\u00a0|\u00a0Phyllodactylidae\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola deserti<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Distribution map of <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gallery: 14 photos.\u00a0[ENTER]<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Big size geckonids, SVL around 100\u00a0mm (males) and 81 (females), and total length 190\u00a0mm. Very flat and broad head and rounded snout. Scales around midtrunk, dorsal tubercles prominent and pointed. Pholidosis identification, 21-24 lamellae and scales under 5 th toe (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n Dorsal coloration lightly pink, flesh coloured, orange, beige to reddish with pattern of 5-7 transversal bars which are often reduced to patches or lack altogether. Iris yellowish ocre (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n Activity pattern crepuscular and nocturnal, and both sex are territorial. They detect their prey at 1m distance from which they approach cautiously until they can capture their prey with a lightning movement, allowing you to bite his victim while adhering to the substrate with their hind limbs (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n Food spectrum: All small insects, particularly noctuid moths (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n For reproduction mating, male approaches female, tongues her and takes a bite-hold at a tubercle behind the ear-opening. The female lifts her tail base, and cloacal contact last 20-60 seconds on one side. The male then copulates from the other side without loosening his grip (Schleich et al, 1996).<\/p>\n 4-6 clutches per year with mostly 2 eggs (Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. 2006).<\/p>\n Geographic range: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya (Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. 2006). Primarily concerned into Sahara biotope and not usually present in areas with rainfall below 100\u00a0mm annually. (Schleich et al, 1996). It is found up to 1,300\u00a0masl (IUCN – Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation IUCN-Med).<\/p>\n This is an adaptable species that is found in rocky areas, deserts with firm ground (regs), drains under roads, palm oasis, ruins, buildings and is also found close to sandy deserts (ergs) with trees. Animals are found in crevices and fissures.<\/p>\n To cite this page:<\/b> To cite\u00a0www.morocoherps.com en<\/a>\u00a0as a whole:<\/b> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Desert Wall Gecko Tarentola deserti\u00a0Boulenger, 1891 By\u00a0Victor Gabari Updated:\u00a023\/09\/2012 Taxonomy:\u00a0Sauria\u00a0|\u00a0Phyllodactylidae\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola\u00a0|\u00a0Tarentola deserti \u00a0\u00a0Tarentola deserti Distribution map of Tarentola deserti in Morocco. Gallery: 14 photos.\u00a0[ENTER] Description Big size geckonids, SVL around 100\u00a0mm (males) and 81 (females), and total length 190\u00a0mm. Very flat and broad head and rounded snout. Scales around midtrunk, dorsal tubercles prominent … <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\u00a0\u00a0Tarentola deserti<\/span><\/p>\n
\nTarentola deserti<\/span>
\nin Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nDescription<\/h2>\n
Ecology and habits<\/h2>\n
Distribution, habitat and abundance<\/h2>\n
References<\/h3>\n
\n
\n
\nVictor Gabari (2012):\u00a0Tarentola deserti<\/span>\u00a0Boulenger, 1891. In: Mart\u00ednez, G., Le\u00f3n, R., Jim\u00e9nez-Robles, O., Gonz\u00e1lez De la Vega, J. P., Gabari, V., Rebollo, B., S\u00e1nchez-T\u00f3jar, A., Fern\u00e1ndez-Cardenete, J. R., G\u00e1llego, J. (Eds.). Moroccoherps. Amphibians and Reptiles of Morocco and Western Sahara.
\nAvailable from\u00a0www.moroccoherps.com\/en\/ficha\/Tarentola_deserti\/<\/a>. Version 23\/09\/2012.<\/p>\n
\nMart\u00ednez, G., Le\u00f3n, R., Jim\u00e9nez-Robles, O., Gonz\u00e1lez De la Vega, J.P., Gabari, V., Rebollo, B., S\u00e1nchez-T\u00f3jar, A., Fern\u00e1ndez-Cardenete, J.R., G\u00e1llego, J. (Eds.). Moroccoherps. Amphibians and Reptiles of Morocco and Western Sahara.
\nAvailable from\u00a0www.moroccoherps.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n