Matschie's dwarf gecko

Matschie's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus conradti), also known commonly as Conradt's dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa. There are no valid subspecies.

Matschie's dwarf gecko
Captive Lygodactylus conradti
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Lygodactylus
Species:	L. conradti
Binomial name
Lygodactylus conradti Matschie, 1892

Etymology

The specific name, conradti, is in honor of Leopold Conradt, collector of the holotype.^[2]

Geographic range

L. conradti is found in northeastern Tanzania^[3] and Kenya.^{[citation needed]}

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. conradti is forest, at altitudes of 1,000–1,200 m (3,300–3,900 ft).^[1]

Behavior

L. conradti is diurnal and arboreal.^[1]

Diet

L. conradti eats fruit and preys upon small insects.^[1]

Reproduction

L. conradti is oviparous.^[3] Clutch size is two eggs.^[1]