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Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko

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Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko
Dixonius kaweesaki
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Dixonius
Species:
D. kaweesaki
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

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

Geographic range

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

Habitat

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

Reproduction

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

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d Dixonius kaweesaki at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

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