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Mount Kenya dwarf gecko

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The Mount Kenya dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus wojnowskii) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Kenya.[1]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Gekkota
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Mount Kenya dwarf gecko
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Lygodactylus
Species:
L. wojnowskii
Binomial name
Lygodactylus wojnowskii
Malonza, Granthon & D. Williams, 2016
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Etymology

The specific name, wojnowskii, is in honor of American herpetologist David Wojnowski.[1]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of L. wojnowskii is shrubs and trees, including fruit trees such as citrus, mango, and pawpaw.[1]

Behavior

L. wojnowskii is arboreal, agile, and able to jump from branch to branch.[1]

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