Aaron Bauer's gecko
Aaron Bauer's gecko (Gekko aaronbaueri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.
| Aaron Bauer's gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. aaronbaueri |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko aaronbaueri Tri, Thai, Phimvohan, David & Teynié, 2015 | |
Etymology
The specific name, aaronbaueri, is in honor of American herpetologist Aaron M. Bauer.[2]
Geographic range
G. aaronbaueri is found in Khammouane Province, Laos.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of G. aaronbaueri are forest, caves, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 150–200 m (490–660 ft).[1]
Description
G. aaronbaueri is medium-sized for its genus. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 8 cm (3.1 in).[2]
References
- Phimmachak, S.; Stuart, B.L.; Nguyen, T.Q. (2018). "Gekko aaronbaueri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T104716938A104718891. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716938A104718891.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- Gekko aaronbaueri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Further reading
- Tri NV, Thai PH, David P, Teynié A (2015). "Gekko aaronbaueri, a new gecko (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from central Laos". Zootaxa 3914 (2): 144–156. (Gekko aaronbaueri, new species).
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