| Gekko ernstkelleri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. ernstkelleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko ernstkelleri | |
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Gekko ernstkelleri is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.
The specific name, ernstkelleri, is in honor of Ernst Keller, who is a German supporter of gecko conservation. [2]
G. ernstkelleri is found on the northwest peninsula of the island of Panay in the Philippines. [3] [4]
The total length (including tail) of G. ernstkelleri can exceed 20 cm (7.9 in). [4]
G. ernstkelleri lives in caves and near limestone outcrops in forested areas, as well as in disturbed areas near forests, at altitudes from sea level to 300 m (980 ft). It is locally common within its small range. [3]
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The large-scaled water monitor is a species of monitor lizard.
