| Pachydactylus maraisi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Pachydactylus |
| Species: | P. maraisi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pachydactylus maraisi | |
Pachydactylus maraisi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.
The specific name, maraisi is in honor of African herpetologist Johan Marais. [2]
P. maraisi is found in coastal central Namibia. [2]
Dorsally, P. maraisi is dark brown, with white flecks. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 4 cm (1.6 in). [2]
P. maraisi is rupicolous (rock-dwelling). [2]
The mode of reproduction of P. maraisi is unknown. [2]
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