About Tarentola boettgeri Steindachner, 1891
Nomenclature
Boettger's wall gecko, with the scientific name Tarentola boettgeri Steindachner, 1891, is also commonly called the Gran Canaria gecko. It is a species of lizard that belongs to the family Phyllodactylidae.
Native Range
This species is native to the Canary Islands and the Savage Islands, and three subspecies are currently recognized. In the Canary Islands, the subspecies T. b. boettgeri is native to Gran Canaria, while T. b. hierrensis is native to El Hierro.
Introduced Range
An introduced population of T. boettgeri can be found in Galicia, Spain. The subspecies T. b. bischoffi is indigenous to the Savage Islands.
Habitat
The preferred habitats of T. boettgeri are shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, and rural gardens.
Reproduction
T. boettgeri reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
