Pachydactylus maraisi
Pachydactylus maraisi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.
| Pachydactylus maraisi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Pachydactylus |
| Species: | P. maraisi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pachydactylus maraisi | |
Etymology
The specific name, maraisi is in honor of African herpetologist Johan Marais.[1]
Geographic range
P. maraisi is found in coastal central Namibia.[1]
Description
Dorsally, P. maraisi is dark brown, with white flecks. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 4 cm (1.6 in).[1]
Behavior
P. maraisi is rupicolous (rock-dwelling).[1]
References
Further reading
- Heinicke MP, Adderly LM, Bauer AM, Jackman TR (2011). "A long-known new species of gecko allied to Pachydactylus bicolor (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the central Namibian coast". African Journal of Herpetology 60 (2): 113–129. (Pachydactylus maraisi, new species).
- Herrmann H-W, Branch WR (2013). "Fifty years of herpetological research in the Namib Desert and Namibia with an updated and annotated species checklist". Journal of Arid Environments 93: 94-115.
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