Dixonius somchanhae explained

Dixonius somchanhae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.

Etymology

The specific name, somchanhae, is in honor of Laotian botanist Somchanh Bounphanmy for her support of biodiversity research in Laos.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of D. somchanhae is unknown.

Further reading

• Nguyen TH, Luu VQ, Sitthivong S, Ngo HT, Nguyen TQ, Le MD, Ziegler T (2021). "A new species of Dixonius (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Vientiane Capital, Laos". Zootaxa 4965 (2): 351–362. (Dixonius somchanhae, new species).