The dwarf bronze gecko (''Ailuronyx tachyscopaeus'') is a species of

lizard Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 7,000 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains. The group is paraphyletic since it excludes the snakes and Amphisbaenia alt ...

s in the family Gekkonidae endemic to Seychelles. The dwarf bronze gecko is an arboreal species found in low-growing vegetation in woodland, usually in association with palms where it can reach high densities. It can also occur in coconut plantations and live in buildings. It is an adaptable species, but its range is small. It occurs in the Praslin National Park. Adults can grow to in snout–vent length. It is

oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and ...

and the eggs are glued to palm leaves.

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Ailuronyx Fauna of Seychelles Endemic fauna of Seychelles Reptiles described in 1996 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gekkonidae-stub