Mangrove semaphore gecko
Species of lizard
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The mangrove semaphore gecko[2] (Pristurus obsti), also known commonly as Obst's rock gecko,[3] is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Socotra Island.
| Mangrove semaphore gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pristurus |
| Species: | P. obsti |
| Binomial name | |
| Pristurus obsti | |
Etymology
The specific name, obsti, is in honor of German herpetologist Fritz Jürgen Obst (1939–2018).[3][2]
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