Reptile Atlas of Africa

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ReptileMAP:   467
Province:   Western Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3322CA
Observer:   Els J.C.
Date of record:   2005-07-20
Number of photos:   1
Notes:  
Last updated:   2023-09-27 17:37:27
Sp. code:   320
Species name:   Lygodactylus capensis
Common name:   Common Dwarf Gecko
Family:   Gekkonidae
Record status:   INTRODUCED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=ReptileMAP-467
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 467 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Marius Burger
Comment:   This is an interesting record. It is a Lygodactylus, but I do not know the species (maybe just a fat L. capensis, but I think not). It seems to be species that does not occur naturally in South Africa. Hope Aaron Bauer & Bill will make a positive ID.
Date:   2005-10-27 00:37:26
Species name:  
Species code:   0
Comment number:   2
By:   Mike Bates
Comment:   Agree with previous comments.
Date:   2006-06-01 09:52:13
Species name:  
Species code:   0
Comment number:   3
By:   Andrew Turner
Comment:   Lygodactylus sp. We need to contact JC Els and ask him if can capture this specimen and send to Jonkershoek - prefereably in alcohol.
Date:   2007-02-14 12:18:10
Species name:  
Species code:   0
Comment number:   4
By:   Comments by several members of expert panel
Comment:  
Date:   2013-05-16 14:37:07
Species name:   Lygodactylus capensis -- Common Dwarf Gecko
Species code:   320

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