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Pachydactylus griffini
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pachydactylus griffini is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.
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Etymology
The specific name, griffini, is in honor of American zoologist Michael "Mike" Griffin who worked in Namibia for many years.[2][3]
Geographic range
P. griffini is found in southeastern Namibia.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. griffini is savanna, at altitudes of 1,000–1,200 m (3,300–3,900 ft).[1]
Description
Small for its genus, P. griffini may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 39 mm (1.5 in).[3]
Behavior
P. griffini is terrestrial and nocturnal.[1]
Reproduction
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