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Tiny elusive gecko rediscovered on one of the Galapagos islands

Summary by NewScientist
Leaf-toed geckos were thought to be locally extinct on Rabida Island, but the diminutive reptiles have re-emerged after a campaign to eliminate invasive rats

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An endemic reptile of Galapagos (Phyllodactylus marsai) was rediscovered on the island Rábida, in the Galapagos archipelago, according to a statement from the Directorate of the Galapagos National Park (DPNG).

Scientists rediscovered in the Galapagos archipelago a salamanchesa, commonly known as gecko, (Phyllodactylus marsai) on Rábida Island.

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NewScientist broke the news in Baltimore, United States on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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