Ross's Calayan gecko
Species of lizard
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Ross's Calayan gecko (Gekko rossi) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Calayan Island in the Philippines.[1]
| Ross's Calayan gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. rossi |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko rossi | |
Etymology
The specific name, rossi, is in honor of herpetologist Charles Andrew "Andy" Ross.[1][2]
Description
Males of G. rossi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 10.8 cm (4.3 in). Females are smaller at 10.0 cm (3.9 in) maximum SVL.[1]