Biology:Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko

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Short description: Species of lizard

Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko
Dixonius kaweesaki, Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko.jpg
Dixonius kaweesaki
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Dixonius
Species:
D. kaweesaki
Binomial name
Dixonius kaweesaki
Sumontha, Chomngam, Phanamphon, Pawangkhanant, Viriyapanon, Thanaprayotsak & Pauwels, 2017

The Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko (Dixonius kaweesaki) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, kaweesaki, is in honor of Thai naturalist Kaweesak Keeratikiat.[2]

Geographic range

D. kaweesaki is found in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. kaweesaki is rocky areas in shrubland, at altitudes of 5–300 m (16–984 ft).[1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of D. kaweesaki is unknown.[2]

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cota M, Sumontha M, Duengkae P, Pawangkanan [sic] P (2018). "Dixonius kaweesaki ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T113874173A113874204.en. Accessed on 24 August 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Dixonius kaweesaki at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

Further reading

  • Sumontra M, Chomngan N, Phanamphon E, Pawangkhanant P, Viriyapanon C, Thanaprayotsak W, Pauwels OSG (2017). "A new limestone-dwelling leaf-toed gecko (Gekkonidae: Dixonius) from Khao Sam Roi Yot massif, peninsular Thailand". Zootaxa 4247 (5): 556–568. (Dixonius kaweesaki, new species).


Wikidata ☰ Q30085212 entry