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The East Canary gecko or Canary wall gecko (Tarentola angustimentalis) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. It is endemic to the eastern Canary Islands. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, sandy shores, intertidal marshes, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of East Canary Wall 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
- Tarentola delalandii
- Tarentola gomerensis
- Tarentola annularis
- Tarentola mauritanica
- Tarentola boettgeri
- Tarentola americana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Phyllodactylidae
- Genus
- Tarentola
- Species
- Tarentola angustimentalis
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