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Bons's dwarf day gecko

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Bons's dwarf day gecko or Bons' dwarf day gecko (Lygodactylus bonsi) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Malawi.

Etymology

The specific name, bonsi, is in honor of French herpetologist Jacques Bons (born 1933).

Taxonomy

L. bonsi was originally described as a subspecies of Bernard's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus bernardi), but has since year 2000 considered a full species.[2]

Geographic range

L. bonsi is found in the Mulanje Massif in southern Malawi.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. bonsi is rocky areas in grassland, at altitudes of 2,000–2,953 m (6,562–9,688 ft).[1]

Reproduction

L. bonsi is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Verburgt, L.; Pietersen, D.; Farooq, H.; Chapeta, Y. (2020). "Lygodactylus bonsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T150252994A150253011. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T150252994A150253011.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Lygodactylus bonsi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 15 September 2021.
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Bons's dwarf day gecko: Brief Summary

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Bons's dwarf day gecko or Bons' dwarf day gecko (Lygodactylus bonsi) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Malawi.

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