Saurodactylus brosseti Bons & Pasteur, 1957

Taxonomy and Naming

Saurodactylus brosseti is a species of gecko that belongs to the Sphaerodactylidae family, and it is found in western Morocco. Both this species and Saurodactylus mauritanicus share the common name Morocco lizard-fingered gecko, and the two were previously considered to be the same species.

Habitat

Its natural habitats include temperate forests, rocky areas, arable land, and pastureland.

Threat Status

This species is currently threatened by habitat loss.

Genetic Lineages

There may be four distinct genetic lineages of Saurodactylus brosseti.