Lepidodactylus_zweifeli

<i>Lepidodactylus zweifeli</i>

Lepidodactylus zweifeli

Species of lizard


Lepidodactylus zweifeli is a species of gecko. It is endemic to New Guinea and only known from the Adelbert Mountains in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.[1][2] It is named for Richard G. Zweifel, an American herpetologist.[2]

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Lepidodactylus zweifeli is known from two male specimens collected at 670 m (2,200 ft) above sea level from what is presumed to have been hill forest.[1] They measure 41–45 mm (1.6–1.8 in) in snout–vent length.[2]


References

  1. Kraus, F.; Oliver, P. (2021). "Lepidodactylus zweifeli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T193106753A193106756. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T193106753A193106756.en. Retrieved 14 March 2024.



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