Holodactylus africanus, also known as the African clawed gecko, Boettger's strong-clawed gecko,[1] 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.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Eublepharidae |
| Genus: | Holodactylus |
| Species: | H. africanus
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| Holodactylus africanus Boettger, 1893
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References edit
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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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