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Monica's gecko
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Monica's gecko (Pachydactylus monicae), also known commonly as Monica's thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
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Etymology
The specific name, monicae, is in honor of Monica Frelow Bauer who is the wife of Aaron M. Bauer.[2]
Habitat
Pachydactylus monicae is found in mesic microhabitats near rivers and adjacent rocky outcrops in arid habitats. P. monicae is generally found below elevations of 100 meters (328 feet), but also can be found on the lower slopes of mountains up to 900 m (3,000 ft).[3]: 136
Geographic range
Pachydactylus monicae is found in the Lüdertiz and Karasburg districts of Namibia and the most northwestern part of the Northern Cape in South Africa.[3]: 136
Description
Relatively large for its genus, Pachydactylus monicae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.8 cm (1.9 in).[4]
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