Lepidodactylus aignanus

Lepidodactylus aignanus is a species of gecko.[1][2] It is endemic to Misima Island in the Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea.[1]

Lepidodactylus aignanus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Lepidodactylus
Species:
L. aignanus
Binomial name
Lepidodactylus aignanus
Kraus [fr], 2019

It is a small species of Lepidodactylus, with an adult size of about 38 mm (1.5 in) in snout–vent length.[2] The only known specimen, a female, was collected in an area of mixed gardens bordered by coastal trees. It is likely that the species is distributed throughout of the interior of the island.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Kraus, F. (2021). "Lepidodactylus aignanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T193106673A193106677. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T193106673A193106677.en. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Lepidodactylus aignanus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 15 March 2024.