Kizirian's slender gecko explained

Kizirian's slender gecko (Hemiphyllodactylus kiziriani) is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.

Etymology

The specific name, kiziriani, is in honor of American herpetologist David A. Kizirian.

Geographic range

H. kiziriani is known only from the type locality in Luang Prabang Province, northern Laos.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of H. kiziriani are forests or rocky areas, at altitudes of 590–.

Description

The average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of males of H. kiziriani is 37.5mm. Females are slightly larger, with an average SVL of 38.6mm.

Reproduction

H. kiziriani is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs.

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