Goggia braacki
Goggia braacki, also known as Braack's dwarf leaf-toed gecko, Braack's pygmy gecko, or the Karoo leaf-toed gecko, is a small lizard in the gecko family. It is endemic to South Africa, meaning it is found only there. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, so it is not currently at high risk of extinction.
Etymology: The name braacki honors South African herpetologist Harold H. Braack.
Habitat: It lives in rocky areas of montane grassland.
Description: Adult Goggia braacki measures about 2.7–3.5 cm from snout to vent.
Reproduction: It is oviparous, meaning it lays eggs.
Taxonomy: Binomial name Goggia braacki; described in 1996 by Good, Bauer & Branch. Synonym: Phyllodactylus braacki (the earlier genus).
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