Pachydactylus maraisi
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Pachydactylus |
| Species: | P. maraisi
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| Binomial name | |
| Pachydactylus maraisi , , Bauer & , 2011
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Pachydactylus maraisi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.
Etymology[]
The specific name, maraisi is in honor of African herpetologist .[2]
Geographic range[]
P. maraisi is found in coastal central Namibia.[2]
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).[2]
Behavior[]
P. maraisi is rupicolous (rock-dwelling).[2]
References[]
- ^ Bauer, A.M.; Becker, F. (2020). "Pachydactylus maraisi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T110214003A110214006. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T110214003A110214006.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Pachydactylus maraisi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Further reading[]
- , , Bauer AM, (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).
- , 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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- IUCN Red List near threatened species
- Endemic fauna of Namibia
- Pachydactylus
- Reptiles of Namibia
- Reptiles described in 2011
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