Lygodactylus karamoja

Lygodactylus karamoja is a species of dwarf gecko discovered in Uganda in 2023. It is named after the Karamajong people. L. karamoja inhabits "lowland savannahs" in East Africa.

Discovery

After researching in 2015, a team of scientists in Uganda, exploring the rainforest in 2023 found a pregnant dwarf gecko and 7 lizards perched on a tree. They picked it up as a new species.

Distribution

Lygodactylus karamoja is only known from eastern Uganda. It is possible that its true range extends into Kenya and South Sudan.

Description

Size

The Karamoja dwarf gecko is relatively large for dwarf geckos, at in length.

Appearance

Karamojas are brown or coral all throughout with yellowish white underside. Its scales have a mix of white, black, and brown shades. 2 black V-shaped marking bands can be found under their heads, pointing forwards.