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Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lygodactylus karamoja is a species of dwarf gecko discovered in Uganda in 2023. It is named after the Karamajong people. L. karamoja inhabits "lowland savannahs" in East Africa.[2][3]
Karamoja dwarf gecko | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Lygodactylus |
Species: | L. karamoja |
Binomial name | |
Lygodactylus karamoja | |
After researching in 2015, a team of scientists in Uganda, exploring the rainforest in 2023 found a pregnant dwarf gecko and 7 lizards perched on a tree. They picked it up as a new species.[4]
Lygodactylus karamoja is only known from eastern Uganda.[2][3] It is possible that its true range extends into Kenya and South Sudan.[2]
The Karamoja dwarf gecko is relatively large for dwarf geckos, at 3 in (7.6 cm) in length.[2][5]
Karamojas are brown or coral all throughout with yellowish white underside. Its scales have a mix of white, black, and brown shades. 2 black V-shaped marking bands can be found under their heads, pointing forwards.[5]
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