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Distribution

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Continent: Africa
Distribution: C Kenya (Archer`s Post 2000 ft), Somalia (50 WNW of Baidoa)
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Hemidactylus funaiolii

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Hemidactylus funaiolii, also known commonly as the Archer's Post gecko and the Kenya leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, funaiolii, is in honor of Italian zoologist Ugo Funaioli.[2]

Geographic range

H. funaiolii is found from Somalia to central Kenya.[3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of H. funaiolii are savanna, shrubland, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 300–600 m (980–1,970 ft).[1]

Description

H. funaiolii is a small species for its genus. The dorsal surface of the body is covered with uniform keeled scales which are strongly imbricate.[3]

Reproduction

H. funaiolii is oviparous.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Spawls, S.; Malonza, P. (2021). "Hemidactylus funaiolii ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T18490382A18490388. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T18490382A18490388.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Hemidactylus funaiolii, p. 95).
  3. ^ a b c Hemidactylus funaiolii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
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Hemidactylus funaiolii: Brief Summary

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Hemidactylus funaiolii, also known commonly as the Archer's Post gecko and the Kenya leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa.

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