Maroko patří mezi státy ve Středozemí, kde se vyskytuje bohatá diverzita gekonů. Najdeme zde i několik endemických poddruhů, druhů a rodů. Nedávné molekulárně biologické studie naznačují, že některé populace mohou představovat kryptické druhy, tradičními metodami nerozlišované a dosud nepopsané.

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Morocco is one of the Mediterranean states with a rich diversity of geckos, including several endemic subspecies, species and genera. Recent molecular biological stu­dies indicate that some populations may comprise cryptic species, not distinguished by traditional methods and previously not recognized.