Coastal rock gecko

The coastal rock gecko (Pristurus simonettai) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Somalia.^[1][2]

Coastal rock gecko
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Sphaerodactylidae
Genus:	Pristurus
Species:	P. simonettai
Binomial name
Pristurus simonettai (Lanza & Sassi, 1968)
Synonyms[2]
Geisopristurus simonettai Lanza & Sassi, 1968 Pristurus simonettai — Kluge, 1993

Etymology

The specific name, simonettai, is in honor of Italian zoologist Alberto Mario Simonetta (born 1930).^[3]

Geographic range

P. simonettai is found in southern Somalia.^[1][2]

Description

The body of P. simonettai is almost completely covered with strongly carinate imbricate scales.^[4]

Reproduction

P. simonettai is oviparous.^[2]