Adler's gecko

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Adler's gecko
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Gekko
Species:
G. adleri
Binomial name
Gekko adleri

Adler's gecko (Gekko adleri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern China and northern Vietnam.

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Etymology

The specific name, adleri, is in honor of American herpetologist Kraig Adler. [2]

Geographic range

G. adleri is found in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, and in Cao Bang Province, Vietnam. [2]

Description

G. adleri is moderate-sized for its genus. Adults do not exceed a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8 cm (3.1 in). [2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. adleri is forest. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Nguyen, T.Q.; Yang, J. (2018). "Gekko adleri ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T104716984A104718896. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716984A104718896.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Gekko adleri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

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