Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko
The Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko (Dixonius kaweesaki) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.[2]
| Sam Roi Yot leaf-toed gecko | |
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| Dixonius kaweesaki | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Dixonius |
| Species: | D. kaweesaki |
| Binomial name | |
| Dixonius kaweesaki | |
Etymology
The specific name, kaweesaki, is in honor of Thai naturalist Kaweesak Keeratikiat.[2]
Geographic range
D. kaweesaki is found in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of D. kaweesaki is rocky areas in shrubland, at altitudes of 5–300 m (16–984 ft).[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of D. kaweesaki is unknown.[2]
Gallery
Dixonius kaweesaki
Dixonius kaweesaki
References
- Cota M, Sumontha M, Duengkae P, Pawangkanan [sic] P (2018). "Dixonius kaweesaki ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T113874173A113874204.en. Accessed on 24 August 2022.
- Dixonius kaweesaki at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Further reading
- Sumontra M, Chomngan N, Phanamphon E, Pawangkhanant P, Viriyapanon C, Thanaprayotsak W, Pauwels OSG (2017). "A new limestone-dwelling leaf-toed gecko (Gekkonidae: Dixonius) from Khao Sam Roi Yot massif, peninsular Thailand". Zootaxa 4247 (5): 556–568. (Dixonius kaweesaki, new species).
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