Correlophus belepensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Diplodactylidae
Genus: Correlophus
Species:
C. belepensis
Binomial name
Correlophus belepensis
Bauer, A. Whitaker, Sadlier, & Jackman, 2012

Correlophus belepensis is a species of geckos endemic to New Caledonia.[1][2] They can reach a snout–vent length of 100 mm (5 inches). They have a similar appearance to their sister taxon Correlophus ciliatus.[2] They only occur in a 8 kilometer (5 mile) area on the province of Belep; In which they are found on hard lateritic soils covered with closed or paraforestier forest. Part of the reason for their Endangerment is their involvement in the illegal French pet trade [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Sadlier, R.A.; Bauer, A.M.; Jourdan , H.; Astrongatt, S.; Deuss, M.; Duval, T.; Bourguet, E.; McCoy, S.; Bouteiller, A.; Lagrange, A. (2021). "Correlophus belepensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T122894804A123469189. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T122894804A123469189.en. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  2. 1 2 Correlophus belepensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 1 November 2022.
  3. https://endemia.nc/en/faune/fiche7212


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