Stevenson's dwarf gecko


Stevenson's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, stevensoni, is in honor of James Stevenson-Hamilton, the "father" of Kruger National Park.

Geographic range

L. stevensoni is found in northeastern South Africa and southwestern Zimbabwe.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. stevensoni is wooded granite-hills, where it is found on rocks and beneath the bark of dead trees.

Description

Adults of L. stevensoni have a snout-to-vent length of.

Reproduction

L. stevensoni is oviparous.