Biology:Dixonius somchanhae

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Short description: Species of lizard

Dixonius somchanhae
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Dixonius
Species:
D. somchanhae
Binomial name
Dixonius somchanhae
T.H. Nguyen, Luu, Sitthivong, H.T. Ngo, T.Q. Nguyen, M.D. Le & Ziegler, 2021

Dixonius somchanhae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.[1]

Etymology

The specific name, somchanhae, is in honor of Laotian botanist Somchanh Bounphanmy for her support of biodiversity research in Laos.[1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of D. somchanhae is unknown.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Dixonius somchanhae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 26 May 2021.

Further reading

  • Nguyen TH, Luu VQ, Sitthivong S, Ngo HT, Nguyen TQ, Le MD, Ziegler T (2021). "A new species of Dixonius (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Vientiane Capital, Laos". Zootaxa 4965 (2): 351–362. (Dixonius somchanhae, new species).


Wikidata ☰ Q107271332 entry