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Rotuman forest gecko
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Rotuman forest gecko (Lepidodactylus gardineri), also known commonly as the Rotuma forest gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Rotuma Island, Fiji.[1][2]
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Etymology
The specific name, gardineri, is in honor of British zoologist John Stanley Gardiner.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of L. gardineri is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 256 m (840 ft).[1]
Behavior
L. gardineri is arboreal. It is found in dead tree branches, both beneath the bark and in termite galleries.[1]
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