Ancylodactylus laikipiensis
| Ancylodactylus laikipiensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Ancylodactylus |
| Species: | A. laikipiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ancylodactylus laikipiensis Malonza & Bauer, 2022
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Ancylodactylus laikipiensis, commonly known as the Laikipia pygmy forest gecko, is a species of gecko endemic to Kenya.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
Ancylodactylus laikipiensis is known only from the montane forests of the Laikipia Plateau in Kenya, where it can be found in rock crevices, tree trunks, and hollows at 1,600–2,000 m (5,200–6,600 ft) above sea level.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Malonza, P.K.; Wasonga, V.D.; Muchai, V.; Joash, N.; Bwong, B.A. (2023). "Ancylodactylus laikipiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T218123692A218123735. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T218123692A218123735.en. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Ancylodactylus laikipiensis". The Reptile Database. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.