Haemodracon riebeckii

Haemodracon riebeckii, known as the dragon-tree gecko or blood dragon gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Socotra archipelago, Yemen.

Etymology

The specific name, riebeckii, is in honor of German ethnologist Emil Riebeck.

Geographic range

H. riebeckii is found on Socotra Island and nearby Samhah Island. Both Islands belong to Yemen.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of H. riebeckii are rocky areas and shrubland, at altitudes of.

Behavior

H. riebeckii is active at night.

Reproduction

H. riebeckii is oviparous.