Hemidactylus foudaii
# Hemidactylus foudaii

Hemidactylus foudaii, also known commonly as the Elba gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to North Africa.

## Etymology

The specific name, foudaii, is in honor of Egyptian conservationist Moustafa Mokhtar Fouda.

## Geographic range

H. foudaii is found in Egypt and possibly Sudan.

## Habitat

The natural habitats of H. foudaii are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas, at altitudes up to 450 m (1,480 ft).

## Reproduction

H. foudaii is oviparous.

## Conservation status

H. foudaii is threatened by habitat loss.

