Pachydactylus maraisi explained

Pachydactylus maraisi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.

Etymology

The specific name, maraisi is in honor of African herpetologist Johan Marais.

Geographic range

P. maraisi is found in coastal central Namibia.

Description

Dorsally, P. maraisi is dark brown, with white flecks. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 4cm (02inches).

Behavior

P. maraisi is rupicolous (rock-dwelling).

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of P. maraisi is unknown.

Further reading

• Heinicke MP, Adderly LM, Bauer AM, Jackman TR (2011). "A long-known new species of gecko allied to Pachydactylus bicolor (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the central Namibian coast". African Journal of Herpetology 60 (2): 113–129. (Pachydactylus maraisi, new species).
• Herrmann H-W, Branch WR (2013). "Fifty years of herpetological research in the Namib Desert and Namibia with an updated and annotated species checklist". Journal of Arid Environments 93: 94–115.
• Schleicher, Alfred (2020). Reptiles of Namibia. Windhoek, Namibia: Kuiseb Publishers. 271 pp. .