Gekko boehmei explained

Gekko boehmei should not be confused with Tarentola boehmei.

Gekko boehmei, also known commonly as Boehme's gecko or Böhme's gecko, and as kap ke Boehme in Laotian, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.

Etymology

The specific name, boehmei, is in honor of German herpetologist Wolfgang Böhme.

Geographic range

G. boehmei is found in central Laos, in Khammouane Province.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of G. boehmei are forest and rocky areas, at an altitude of about 200m (700feet).

Description

G. boehmei is medium-sized for its genus. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 10.5cm (04.1inches).

Reproduction

G. boehmei is oviparous.

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