Pachydactylus maraisi

Pachydactylus maraisi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.

Pachydactylus maraisi
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Pachydactylus
Species:	P. maraisi
Binomial name
Pachydactylus maraisi Heinicke, Adderly, Bauer & Jackman, 2011

Etymology

The specific name, maraisi is in honor of African herpetologist Johan Marais.^[2]

Geographic range

P. maraisi is found in coastal central Namibia.^[2]

Description

Dorsally, P. maraisi is dark brown, with white flecks. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 4 cm (1.6 in).^[2]

Behavior

P. maraisi is rupicolous (rock-dwelling).^[2]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of P. maraisi is unknown.^[2]