Visser's gecko
Species of lizard
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Visser's gecko (Pachydactylus visseri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
| Visser's gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Pachydactylus |
| Species: | P. visseri |
| Binomial name | |
| Pachydactylus visseri | |
Etymology
The specific name, visseri, is in honor of South African herpetologist John Duckitt Visser (1938–2012).[2][3]
Geographic range
P. visseri is found in Namibia and South Africa.[3]
Description
P. visseri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.85 cm (1.91 in). The tail is long, 120% SVL.[3]