Paroedura masobe
| Paroedura masobe | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Paroedura |
| Species: | P. masobe |
| Binomial name | |
| Paroedura masobe Nussbaum & Raxworthy, 1994 | |
Paroedura masobe, also called masobe gecko, is an endangered species of gekkonid gecko. They are known for their white-speckled dark skin and big eyes. The average life span of the Paroedura masobe is approximately eight years. Paroedura masobe reaches lengths of up to 17 centimetres (6.69 in).
This rare species has been sought-after for the herpetoculture pet trade. It was listed on CITES Appendix II in 2017, following a 2016 proposal.