38,937 observationsLeast Concern
Moorish Gecko
Tarentola mauritanica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia āŗPhylum: Chordata āŗClass: Reptilia āŗOrder: Squamata āŗFamily: Phyllodactylidae āŗGenus: Tarentola
About
Tarentola mauritanica is a species of gecko (Gekkonidae) native to the western Mediterranean area of Northwestern Africa and Europe and widely introduced to America and Asia. It is commonly observed on walls in urban environments, mainly in warm coastal areas. However, it can be found further inland, especially in Spain. A robust species, up to 150 millimetres long, its tubercules are enlarged and give the species a spiny armoured appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Moorish Gecko is Tarentola mauritanica.
- The Moorish Gecko has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Moorish Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Moorish Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Moorish Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Moorish Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
- Moorish Gecko belongs to the family Phyllodactylidae.
- Moorish Gecko belongs to the genus Tarentola.