Dixonius somchanhae
Dixonius somchanhae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.[1]
| Dixonius somchanhae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Dixonius |
| Species: | D. somchanhae |
| Binomial name | |
| Dixonius somchanhae | |
Etymology
The specific name, somchanhae, is in honor of Laotian botanist Somchanh Bounphanmy for her support of biodiversity research in Laos.[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of D. somchanhae is unknown.[1]
References
- Dixonius somchanhae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 26 May 2021.
Further reading
- Nguyen TH, Luu VQ, Sitthivong S, Ngo HT, Nguyen TQ, Le MD, Ziegler T (2021). "A new species of Dixonius (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Vientiane Capital, Laos". Zootaxa 4965 (2): 351–362. (Dixonius somchanhae, new species).
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