Aaron Bauer's gecko
| Aaron Bauer's gecko | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. aaronbaueri
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| 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
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
- ^ . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Gekko aaronbaueri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Further reading
- Tri NV, Thai PH, Phimvohan A, David P, Teynié A (2015). "Gekko aaronbaueri, a new gecko (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from central Laos". Zootaxa 3914 (2): 144–156. (Gekko aaronbaueri, new species).