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Holodactylus africanus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Eublepharidae
Genus:	Holodactylus
Species:	H. africanus
Binomial name
Holodactylus africanus Boettger, 1893

Holodactylus africanus, also known as the African clawed gecko, Boettger's strong-clawed gecko, or African whole-toed gecko, is a species of gecko that is commonly found in Eastern Africa. The gecko has a big head, thin body, stumpy tail, and has tan and brown bands. The adults are 3.5 to 4 in (8.9 to 10.2 cm) long.

References

1. ^ Spawls, S.; Beraduccii, J.; Malonza, P. (2021). "Holodactylus africanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T18917812A18917818. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T18917812A18917818.en. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
2. Patricia P. Bartlett; Billy Griswold; Richard D. Bartlett (2001). Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates: An Identification and Care Guide. Barron's. p. 110. ISBN 9780764116506.

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