Bonkowski's gecko
Bonkowski's gecko (Gekko bonkowskii) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.
| Bonkowski's gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. bonkowskii |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko bonkowskii | |
Etymology
The specific name, bonkowskii, is in honor of German herpetologist Michael Bonkowski.[2]
Geographic range
G. bonkowskii is found in central Laos, in Khammouane Province.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of G. bonkowskii are forest and caves, at an altitude of about 150 m (490 ft).[1]
Description
G. bonkowskii is medium-sized for its genus. Adult snout-to-vent length (SVL) is about 7 cm (2.8 in).[2]
References
- Nguyen, T.Q.; Stuart, B.L.; Luu, V. (2018). "Gekko bonkowskii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T104717067A104718906. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104717067A104718906.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- Gekko bonkowskii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Further reading
- Luu VQ, Calame T, Nguyen TQ, Le MD, Ziegler T (2015). "Morphological and Molecular review of the Gekko diversity of Laos with descriptions of three new species". Zootaxa 3986 (3): 279–306. (Gekko bonkowskii, new species).
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