Tropiocolotes nattereri Steindachner, 1901.
Length up to 30 mm. A tiny gecko with long slender limbs, slender toes, and small, smooth, imbricate scales. Trunk with dark and light transverse bands, which may be missing in some individuals. Natterer’s Gecko inhabits mountainous and hilly desert areas where it is found under stones, even small ones, as well as other objects. It is strictly nocturnal and terrestrial but capable of climbing on low rocks and other objects. Feeds on small insects. The female lays several clutches of one egg each. In Egypt, its range appears to be restricted to South Sinai and it is also found in western Arabia. It is uncommon but widespread.
Natterer Gecko
