Phyllopezus maranjonensis
Phyllopezus maranjonensis is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Peru.[1]
| Phyllopezus maranjonensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Phyllopezus |
| Species: | P. maranjonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllopezus maranjonensis | |
Geographic range
P. maranjonensis is found in Chachapoyas Province, Amazonas Department, Peru.[1]
Description
P. maranjonensis may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 11.5 cm (4.5 in).[1] It is the largest species of gecko in the New World.[2]
Reproduction
P. maranjonensis is oviparous.[1] The adult female lays two eggs per clutch, laying multiple clutches in one year.[2]
References
- Phyllopezus maranjonensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
- Aurich, Janina; Koch, Claudia; Böhme, Wolfgang (2015). "Reproduction in a gecko assemblage (Squamata: Phyllodactylidae) in the Marañon Region (Peru) and comments on the largest gecko in the New World". Phyllomedusa 14 (1): 53-62.
Further reading
- Koch, Claudia; Venegas, Pablo J.; Böhme, Wolfgang (2006). "A remarkable discovery: description of a big-growing new gecko (Squamata: Gekkonidae: Phyllopezus) from northwestern Peru". Salamandra 42 (2-3): 145–150. (Phyllopezus maranjonensis, new species).
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