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Hemiphyllodactylus kiziriani Nguyen, Botov, Le Duc, Nophaseud, Bonkowski & Ziegler 2014

Kizirian's slender gecko

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Kizirian's slender gecko (Hemiphyllodactylus kiziriani) is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.

Etymology

The specific name, kiziriani, is in honor of American herpetologist David A. Kizirian.[2]

Geographic range

H. kiziriani is known only from the type locality in Luang Prabang Province, northern Laos.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of H. kiziriani are forests or rocky areas, at altitudes of 590–640 m (1,940–2,100 ft).[1]

Description

The average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of males of H. kiziriani is 37.5 mm (1.48 in). Females are slightly larger, with an average SVL of 38.6 mm (1.52 in).[2]

Reproduction

H. kiziriani is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Nguyen TQ, Phimmachak S, Stuart B (2018). "Hemiphyllodactylus kiziriani ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T101950152A101950154.en. Accessed on 28 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Hemiphyllodactylus kiziriani at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
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Kizirian's slender gecko: Brief Summary

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Kizirian's slender gecko (Hemiphyllodactylus kiziriani) is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.

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