Dixonius somchanhae

Dixonius somchanhae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Infraorder:	Gekkota
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Dixonius
Species:	D. somchanhae
Binomial name
Dixonius somchanhae T.H. Nguyen, Luu, Sitthivong, H.T. Ngo, T.Q. Nguyen, M.D. Le & Ziegler, 2021

Dixonius somchanhae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos. ^[1]

Etymology

The specific name, somchanhae, is in honor of Laotian botanist Somchanh Bounphanmy for her support of biodiversity research in Laos. ^[1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of D. somchanhae is unknown. ^[1]

References

1. Dixonius somchanhae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 26 May 2021.

Further reading

• Nguyen TH, Luu VQ, Sitthivong S, Ngo HT, Nguyen TQ, Le MD, Ziegler T (2021). "A new species of Dixonius (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Vientiane Capital, Laos". Zootaxa4965 (2): 351–362. (Dixonius somchanhae, new species).