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Namib Desert Gecko

Pachydactylus vanzyli (Steyn & Haacke 1966)

Namib desert gecko

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The Namib desert gecko (Pachydactylus vanzyli), also known commonly as the Kaoko web-footed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, vanzyli, is in honor of amateur naturalists Mr. & Mrs. Ben Van Zyl of Namibia.[3]

Geographic range

P. vanzyli is found in Angola and Namibia.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. vanzyli is gravel plains.[4]

Description

Adults of P. vanzyli usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.0–5.5 cm (2.0–2.2 in). The maximum recorded SVL is 6.6 cm (2.6 in).[4]

Behavior

P. vanzyli is nocturnal.[4]

Diet

P. vanzyli preys upon small beetles and termites.[4]

Reproduction

P. vanzyli is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ Bauer, A.M., Becker, F., Conradie, W. & Ceríaco, L.M.P. 2020. Pachydactylus vanzyli. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T110215228A110215246. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T110215228A110215246.en. Downloaded on 29 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Pachydactylus vanzyli at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
  3. ^ Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Palmatogecko vanzyli, p. 273).
  4. ^ a b c d Branch, Bill (2004). Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa. Third Revised edition, Second impression. Sanibel Island, Florida: Ralph Curtis Books. 399 pp. ISBN 0-88359-042-5. (Palmatogecko vanzyli, p. 264 + Plate 80).
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Namib desert gecko: Brief Summary

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The Namib desert gecko (Pachydactylus vanzyli), also known commonly as the Kaoko web-footed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa.

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