About Lygodactylus picturatus (Peters, 1870)
Common and Scientific Names
The white-headed dwarf gecko, also called the painted dwarf gecko, has the scientific name Lygodactylus picturatus. It is a gecko species belonging to the genus Lygodactylus, and it is widely distributed across Africa.
Recognized Subspecies
In addition to the nominate subspecies, one other subspecies is recognized: Lygodactylus picturatus sudanensis Loveridge, 1935, commonly known as the Sudani dwarf gecko.
Taxonomic Synonymy
In 2004, the species Lygodactylus luteopicturatus was formally synonymized with Lygodactylus picturatus.
