Namib chirping gecko

The Namib chirping gecko (Ptenopus carpi), also known commonly as Carp's barking gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.

Etymology
The specific name, carpi, is in honor of South African amateur naturalist Bernhard Carp (1901–1966), who was a financial supporter of museum expeditions.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. carpi is desert, at altitudes from sea level to 300 m.

Description
Adults of P. carpi usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.0 –. The maximum recorded SVL is 5.9 cm. Dorsally, it has 3–5 dark brown crossbars on the body, and 5-9 more on the tail. Ventrally, it is white. A yellow heart-shaped spot may be present on the throat.

Behavior
P. carpi is nocturnal and digs burrows. It shelters in these burrows during the day.

Vocalization
Males of P. carpi make barking or chirping sounds to attract females.

Reproduction
P. carpi is oviparous.