Gekko wenxianensis
| Gekko wenxianensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Sauria |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. wenxianensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko wenxianensis Zhou & Wang, 2008 | |
Gekko wenxianensis is a species of gecko found in China (the 12th recorded species).[1]
Description
It is characterized by its nostril-rostral contact, and moderate sized body. Its body has dorsal tubercles extending from the occiput and temporal regions to the back and tail base, but are lacking on the forelimb and thigh. It counts with 6–8 precloacal pores in a continuous series in males, and a tail generally with two cloacal spurs on each side.
References
- ↑ ZHOU, KAIYA; QIUXIAN WANG (2008). "New species of Gekko (Squamata: Sauria: Gekkonidae) from China: morphological and molecular evidence". Zootaxa 1778: 59–68.
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