Adler's gecko
From The Right Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
| Adler's gecko | |
|---|---|
| File:Gekko adleri.jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. adleri
|
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko adleri | |
Adler's gecko (Gekko adleri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern China and northern Vietnam.
Etymology
The specific name, adleri, is in honor of American herpetologist Kraig Adler.[2]
Geographic range
G. adleri is found in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, and in Cao Bang Province, Vietnam.[2]
Description
G. adleri is moderate-sized for its genus. Adults do not exceed a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8 cm (3.1 in).[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of G. adleri is forest.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nguyen, T.Q.; Yang, J. (2018). "Gekko adleri ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T104716984A104718896. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716984A104718896.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gekko adleri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database