Pristurus phillipsii

Pristurus phillipsii

Pristurus phillipsii, Phillip's rock gecko, Somali rock gecko

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Pristurus phillipsii

Pristurus phillipsii, known commonly as Phillip's rock gecko or the Somali rock gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Horn of Africa.

Animal name origin

The specific name, phillipsii, is in honor of British naturalist Ethelbert Lort Phillips.

Distribution

Geography

P. phillipsii is found in Somalia. The Reptile Databases lists it also from Ethiopia.

Mating Habits

P. phillipsii is oviparous.

References

1. Pristurus phillipsii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pristurus_phillipsii

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