Goniurosaurus luii
| Goniurosaurus luii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Eublepharidae |
| Genus: | Goniurosaurus |
| Species: | G. luii
|
| Binomial name | |
| Goniurosaurus luii | |
Goniurosaurus luii is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Eublepharidae. The species is native to China and Vietnam.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, luii, is in honor of Chinese herpetologist Wai Lui.[3]
Geographic range
In China, Goniurosaurus luii is found in Guangxi region and Hainan province, both of which are in extreme southern China. In Vietnam, it is found in Cao Bang province and Lang Son province, both of which are in extreme northern Vietnam.[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Goniurosaurus luii is limestone caves in forest, at altitudes of 100–700 m (330–2,300 ft).[1]
Description
Dorsally, G. luii is dark bluish brown, with widely spaced, narrow white crossbands on the head, body, and tail. The first white crossband begins at one corner of the mouth and continues around the back of the head to the other corner of the mouth.[2]
Reproduction
References
- ^ a b c Nguyen, T.Q.; Yang, J.; Wang, Y. (2021). "Goniurosaurus luii ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T18917749A18917751. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T18917749A18917751.en. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Species Goniurosaurus luii at The Reptile Database . www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ 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. (Goniurosaurus luii, p. 162).
Further reading
- Grismer, L. Lee; Viets, Brian E.; Boyle, Lawrence J. (1999). "Two new continental species of Goniurosaurus (Squamata: Eublepharidae) with a phylogeny and evolutionary classification of the genus". Journal of Herpetology 33 (3): 382–393. (Goniourosaurus luii, new species).