Garthia | |
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Garthia gaudichaudii | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
Genus: | Garthia Donoso-Barros & Vanzolini, 1965 [1] |
Garthia is a genus of lizards, commonly known as marked geckos, in the family Phyllodactylidae. The genus is endemic to Chile. [2]
The generic name, Garthia, is in honor of British herpetologist Garth Underwood. [3]
The following two species are recognized. [2]
Nota bene : A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Garthia.
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