Eswatini's Reptiles Database

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Swazi Flat Gecko

Afroedura major

Swaziland Red Data Status: Near Threatened
Southern African Red Data Status: Not listed
International Red Data Status: Near Threatened (B1a+2a) 2017 IUCN Red List
Description:

Key Features: a large nocturnal gecko with a dark W shaped mark on the back of the head, flattened body and enlarged paired digital pads
Comments: Endemic to Swaziland, where it is restricted to the highveld region.

Habitats:
Rocky ridges and slopes
Cliff faces

20 records, from 1971/11/29 to 2011/02/02

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