Gonatodes daudini | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
Genus: | Gonatodes |
Species: | G. daudini
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Binomial name | |
Gonatodes daudini |
Gonatodes daudini, also known commonly as the Grenadines clawed gecko or the Union Island gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. [1] [4]
The Union Island gecko is threatened by demand from the international pet trade. Due to its distinct markings, it is one of the most trafficked reptiles in the Eastern Caribbean. [5] Although it is granted domestic protection from export, reportedly wild-caught animals have been reported as offered for sale in several European countries. The species listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). [6] Trained local residents have patrolled the tropical dry forest the gecko inhabits since 2017 in an attempt to deter poachers. [5]
The specific name, daudini, is in honor of naturalist Jacques Daudin (1926–2011) who lived on Union Island. [7] [8]
The preferred habitat of G. daudini is remnant dry forest. [4]
G. daudini is diurnal and terrestrial. [4]
G. daudini is oviparous. [4] G. daudini females will lay 1 egg instead of a clutch of two. Eggs can be found under leaf litter.
Gonatodes daudini | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
Genus: | Gonatodes |
Species: | G. daudini
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Binomial name | |
Gonatodes daudini |
Gonatodes daudini, also known commonly as the Grenadines clawed gecko or the Union Island gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. [1] [4]
The Union Island gecko is threatened by demand from the international pet trade. Due to its distinct markings, it is one of the most trafficked reptiles in the Eastern Caribbean. [5] Although it is granted domestic protection from export, reportedly wild-caught animals have been reported as offered for sale in several European countries. The species listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). [6] Trained local residents have patrolled the tropical dry forest the gecko inhabits since 2017 in an attempt to deter poachers. [5]
The specific name, daudini, is in honor of naturalist Jacques Daudin (1926–2011) who lived on Union Island. [7] [8]
The preferred habitat of G. daudini is remnant dry forest. [4]
G. daudini is diurnal and terrestrial. [4]
G. daudini is oviparous. [4] G. daudini females will lay 1 egg instead of a clutch of two. Eggs can be found under leaf litter.