title: Lepidoblepharis nukak
text: # Lepidoblepharis nukak
  
  Lepidoblepharis nukak is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, nukak, is in honor of the Nukak people of Colombia.
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  L. nukak is found in Guaviare Department, Colombia.
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred habitat of L. nakuk is tropical wet forest at an altitude of about 200 m (660 ft).
  
  ## Description
  
  L. nakuk is a small species of Lepidoblepharis, with a maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 29.3 mm (1.15 in).
  
  