Dixonius taoi

Dixonius taoi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Dixonius
Species:
D. taoi
Binomial name
Dixonius taoi

Dixonius taoi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Phú Quý Island in southern Vietnam.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, taoi, is in honor of Vietnamese herpetologist Tao Thien Nguyen.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. taoi is forest, at altitudes near sea level.[1]

Description

D. taoi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.4 cm (1.7 in).[2]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of D. taoi is unknown.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Nguyen TQ (2018). "Dixonius taoi ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716910A104718886.en. Accessed on 27 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Dixonius taoi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

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