Andaman giant gecko
Species of lizard
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The Andaman giant gecko (Gekko verreauxi), also known commonly as the Andamanese giant gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is indigenous to the Andaman Islands and the neighboring Nicobar Islands.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. verreauxi |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko verreauxi | |
Etymology
The specific name, verreauxi, is in honor of French naturalist Jules Verreaux.[1][2]
Geographic range
Description
Reaching a total length (including tail) of more than one foot (30 cm),[4] the Andaman giant gecko is one of the world's largest geckos.
Habitat
G. verreauxi is commonly found on trees,[4] tree logs,[citation needed] and in crop fields.[citation needed]
