It is hoped the discovery can aid conservation efforts. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
An Emirati leaf-toed gecko found during the 2022 expedition. Photo: Bernat Burriel / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The gecko, seen here during the 2022 expedition, is the only known vertebrate species endemic to the UAE. Photo: Bernat Burriel / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The expedition to find the gecko saw the team explore the UAE's east coast. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The expedition took place at night when there was a better chance to spot the gecko. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
Fifty-two adult geckos were discovered in total. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The gecko is a crucial part of the ecosystem. Photo: Johannes Els
And it is a shy creature that hides during the day. Photo: Bernat Burriel / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
It is hoped the discovery can aid conservation efforts. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
An Emirati leaf-toed gecko found during the 2022 expedition. Photo: Bernat Burriel / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The gecko, seen here during the 2022 expedition, is the only known vertebrate species endemic to the UAE. Photo: Bernat Burriel / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The expedition to find the gecko saw the team explore the UAE's east coast. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The expedition took place at night when there was a better chance to spot the gecko. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
Fifty-two adult geckos were discovered in total. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
The gecko is a crucial part of the ecosystem. Photo: Johannes Els
And it is a shy creature that hides during the day. Photo: Bernat Burriel / Institute of Evolutionary Biology
It is hoped the discovery can aid conservation efforts. Photo: Salvador Carranza / Institute of Evolutionary Biology