Ancylodactylus laikipiensis
| Ancylodactylus laikipiensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Ancylodactylus |
| Species: | A. laikipiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ancylodactylus laikipiensis Malonza & Bauer, 2022
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Ancylodactylus laikipiensis, commonly known as the Laikipia pygmy forest gecko, is a species of gecko endemic to Kenya.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Ancylodactylus laikipiensis is known only from the montane forests of the Laikipia Plateau in Kenya, where it can be found in rock crevices, tree trunks, and hollows at 1,600–2,000 m (5,200–6,600 ft) above sea level.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Malonza, P.K.; Wasonga, V.D.; Muchai, V.; Joash, N.; Bwong, B.A. (2023). "Ancylodactylus laikipiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T218123692A218123735. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T218123692A218123735.en. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Ancylodactylus laikipiensis". The Reptile Database. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.