Aaron Bauer's gecko
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Gekko
Species:
G. aaronbaueri
Binomial name
Gekko aaronbaueri

Aaron Bauer's gecko (Gekko aaronbaueri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.

Etymology

The specific name, aaronbaueri, is in honor of American herpetologist Aaron M. Bauer.[2]

Geographic range

G. aaronbaueri is found in Khammouane Province, Laos.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of G. aaronbaueri are forest, caves, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 150–200 m (490–660 ft).[1]

Description

G. aaronbaueri is medium-sized for its genus. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 8 cm (3.1 in).[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Phimmachak, S.; Stuart, B.L.; Nguyen, T.Q. (2018). "Gekko aaronbaueri ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T104716938A104718891. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716938A104718891.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Gekko aaronbaueri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

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