Rock Semaphore Gecko

Pristurus rupestris, also known as the rock semaphore gecko, Blanford's semaphore gecko, and Persia rock gecko, is a species of gecko in the genus Pristurus which inhabits parts of Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia, and Eritrea. This species lives in stony formations, mainly in flat, hard, sandy, barren regions and gravelly plains. It also lives in open, dry forest and bushland. It can be found under stones, on the walls of buildings, and on beaches. It is an egg-laying species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rock Semaphore Gecko being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Pristurus feulneri
• Pristurus guweirensis
• Pristurus celerrimus
• Quedenfeldtia moerens
• Quedenfeldtia trachyblepharus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Sphaerodactylidae

Genus

Pristurus

Species

Pristurus rupestris

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