Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko Latest News
The Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko, a flat-bodied lizard species, was rediscovered in April 2025 in the Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, after being unrecorded for 34 years.
About Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko
- The Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko is 8–9 cm long when fully grown.
- It is likely rock-dwelling, with adaptations suited to cliffs and isolated habitats, explaining its elusiveness.
- It was originally discovered in 1991, but has not been sighted again, leading to speculation about its extinction or doubts regarding its distinct species status.
- The gecko was previously listed as a “Data Deficient” species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to a lack of sufficient sightings or information.
- The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) confirmed the rediscovery through a research expedition to an inaccessible rocky outcrop of the canyon where the gecko was first found.
- This gecko is the fifth animal rediscovered in recent years by the Endangered Wildlife Trust, following:
- A dune mole (rediscovered after 80 years),
- A butterfly, a lizard, and a frog species, all previously thought to be lost.
Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko FAQs
Q1: What is the Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko?
Ans: The Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko is a small 8–9 cm long lizard species, likely adapted to rocky cliff habitats.
Q2: Where was it rediscovered?
Ans: It was rediscovered by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) on an inaccessible rocky outcrop in Blyde River Canyon, South Africa.
Source: PHY
Last updated on June, 2025
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