Coastal rock gecko explained

The coastal rock gecko (Pristurus simonettai) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Somalia.

Etymology

The specific name, simonettai, is in honor of Italian zoologist Alberto Mario Simonetta (born 1930).^[1]

P. simonettai is found in southern Somalia.

The body of P. simonettai is almost completely covered with strongly carinate imbricate scales.^[2]

P. simonettai is oviparous.

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