Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko
Appearance
Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko | |
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Dixonius kaweesaki | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Dixonius |
Species: | D. kaweesaki
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Binomial name | |
Dixonius kaweesaki |
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
[edit]The specific name, kaweesaki, is in honor of Thai naturalist Kaweesak Keeratikiat.[2]
Geographic range
[edit]D. kaweesaki is found in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand.[1][2]
Habitat
[edit]The preferred natural habitat of D. kaweesaki is rocky areas in shrubland, at altitudes of 5–300 m (16–984 ft).[1]
Reproduction
[edit]The mode of reproduction of D. kaweesaki is unknown.[2]
Gallery
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Dixonius kaweesaki
References
[edit]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b c d Dixonius kaweesaki at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Further reading
[edit]- 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).