| Dixonius somchanhae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Dixonius |
| Species: | D. somchanhae |
| Binomial name | |
| Dixonius somchanhae | |
Dixonius somchanhae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Laos. [1]
Gekkonidae is the largest family of geckos, containing over 950 described species in 64 genera. Members of the Gekkonidae comprise many of the most widespread gecko species, including house geckos (Hemidactylus), tokay geckos (Gekko), day geckos (Phelsuma), mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus) and dtellas (Gehyra). Gekkonid geckos occur globally and are particularly species-rich in tropical areas.
Dixonius is a genus of Asian geckos, commonly known as leaf-toed geckos.
The Siamese leaf-toed gecko is a species of gecko found in South Asia. This is the type species of the genus Dixonius, named after James R. Dixon from Texas A&M University.
James Ray Dixon was professor emeritus and curator emeritus of amphibians and reptiles at the Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection at Texas A&M University. He lived in El Campo, Texas throughout most of his childhood. He published prolifically on the subject of herpetology in his distinguished career, authoring and co-authoring several books, book chapters, and numerous peer reviewed notes and articles, describing two new genera, and many new species, earning him a reputation as one of the most prominent herpetologists of his generation. His main research focus was morphology based systematics of amphibians and reptiles worldwide with emphasis on Texas, US, Mexico, Central America, and South America, although bibliographies, conservation, ecology, life history and zoogeography have all been the subjects of his extensive publications.
All of the animals living in Asia and its surrounding seas and islands are considered the fauna of Asia. Since there is no natural biogeographic boundary in the west between Europe and Asia, the term "fauna of Asia" is somewhat elusive. Temperate Asia is the eastern part of the Palearctic realm, and its south-eastern part belongs to the Indomalayan realm. Asia shows a notable diversity of habitats, with significant variations in rainfall, altitude, topography, temperature and geological history, which is reflected in its richness of animal life.
Leaf-toed gecko is a common name for some species and genera of gecko and refers to a divided, expanded adhesive pad at the distal end of the toe, resembling a ginkgo leaf. Members of the following genera are commonly called "leaf-toed" geckos:
As of March 2015, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species identified 6087 data deficient species in the Chordata phylum.
Oligodon huahin is a species of kukri snakes in the genus Oligodon. The species was first discovered and described in late 2016, and the article was published July 13, 2017. It is only known from its type locality but its range is likely to be more extensive. O. huahin is thought to be very secretive, similar to other species of the genus Oligodon. This theory is supported by the type specimen, which all were males, suggesting that it was found during the mating season where males are out and actively search for females to reproduce. This may also explain why this species had not yet been discovered
The Vietnamese leaf-toed gecko is a species of lizards in the family Gekkonidae. It is native of Cambodia and Vietnam.
Dixonius hangseesom is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Thailand.
Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Thailand.
Dixonius minhlei is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to southern Vietnam.
Dixonius taoi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Phú Quý Island in southern Vietnam.
Dixonius lao is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Laos.
The Mekong leaf-toed gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Thailand.
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