Pachydactylus maraisi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Pachydactylus |
Species: | P. maraisi
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Binomial name | |
Pachydactylus maraisi |
Pachydactylus maraisi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.
The specific name, maraisi is in honor of African herpetologist Johan Marais.[2]
P. maraisi is found in coastal central Namibia.[2]
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]
P. maraisi is rupicolous (rock-dwelling).[2]
The mode of reproduction of P. maraisi is unknown.[2]