Need Species Clarification, please

[Tanfish]

I have recently placed an order for a small colony (1.3) of Lygodactylus luteopicturatus (Yellow-headed Dwarf Gecko)...
Another individual notified me of a CB pair of "Yellow-headed Dwarf Geckos" but with the Latin species name of Lygodactylus kimhowelli
Which one is correct?
Also, is there a distinct difference between male and female other than the "V" shaped pores of the male?

 

[Frinta]

They are 2 different species, shouldnt ever use english names with species, they are often missleading. Espicially in this case.

These two shouldnt kept together becouse of possible unwanted cross breeding.


PS: i think luteopicturatus and picturatus are referred as same species generally, if im not mistaken picturatus is the official name.

 

[Tanfish]

Thank you very much. I was pretty sure they were two different species and would never keep them together.
I'll be posting photos when they arrive and after they've settled into their new enclosure.

 

[Harvey]

Thank you very much. I was pretty sure they were two different species and would never keep them together.
I'll be posting photos when they arrive and after they've settled into their new enclosure.

I haven't seen too many of these guys floating around lately! I'm glad that you snatched some up. Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking? Just generalized, really. I'm in the US and I haven't found any CB Kimhowelli, let alone any CB lygo's other than Williamsi.

 

[Tanfish]

I'm in Western Canada. There seems to be a growing interest in a number of Lygo species here but they are still quite difficult to come by. Once I establish this colony, I may look at setting up a tank for kimhowelli as well. BTW...I'm just about finished painting and sealing my "Jungle Ruins" vivarium for these guys. Keep your eyes peeled for photos in the next week or so. I'm VERY pleased with the results so far. :biggrin: