Boettger's wall gecko


The Boettger's wall gecko, also commonly known as the Gran Canaria gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Canary Islands.

Etymology

The specific name, boettgeri, is in honor of German herpetologist Oskar Boettger.

Geographic range

T. boettgeri is endemic to the islands of El Hierro and Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. An introduced population exists in Galicia, Spain.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of T. boettgeri are shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, and rural gardens.