Quedenfeldtia trachyblepharus
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
REPTILIA |
SQUAMATA |
SPHAERODACTYLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Quedenfeldtia trachyblepharus |
| Species Authority: |
(Boettger, 1873) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
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Atlas Day Gecko |
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Near Threatened
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2006 |
| Assessor/s: |
Joger, U., Slimani, T., El Mouden, H. & Geniez, P. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Stuart, S.N. & Cox, N. (Global Reptile Assessment) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
Listed as Near Threatened because its extent of occurrence is less than 20,000 km² and is severely fragmented, thus making the species close to qualifying for Vulnerable, but it does not appear to be in decline or significantly threatened.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
This species is endemic to southwestern Morocco where it is generally found in the Toubkal massif and surrounding mountainous areas. It is found at elevations of around 1,200 to 4,000 m asl. |
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Population
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| Population: |
It can be a very common species within its limited range.
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| Population Trend: |
Stable
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
This species is associated with montane rock faces and boulders, often close to water sources. The female lays two to three clutches of a single egg, which are deposited in rock crevices.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
There are no known threats to this species.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
It has been recorded from a few protected areas in Morocco.
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