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