Lepidodactylus kwasnickae

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Lepidodactylus kwasnickae
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Lepidodactylus
Species:
L. kwasnickae
Binomial name
Lepidodactylus kwasnickae
Kraus, 2019
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Lepidodactylus kwasnickae is only known from the Woodlark Island, Papua New Guinea

Lepidodactylus kwasnickae is a species of gecko. [1] [2] It is endemic to Woodlark Island, Papua New Guinea. [1]

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Description

Adults measure 42–50 mm (1.7–2.0 in) in snout–vent length. [2]

Habitat and conservation

Lepidodactylus kwasnickae occur in densely shaded primary or mature secondary forest, where they inhabit axils of Pandanus plants. In disturbed areas it appears to be replaced by Lepidodactylus lugubris . It might be an obligate forest dweller, which makes it vulnerable to logging for oil palm and to open areas for mining. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kraus, F. (2021). "Lepidodactylus kwasnickae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T193106688A193106691. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T193106688A193106691.en . Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  2. 1 2 Lepidodactylus kwasnickae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 10 March 2024.
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