Aaron Bauer's gecko
| Aaron Bauer's gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. aaronbaueri |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko aaronbaueri | |
Aaron Bauer's gecko (Gekko aaronbaueri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. Geckos as an overall family in comparison to other reptiles are known to be invasive. They were discovered to have emerged in a remote area known as Lom Yen Cave.[2] They are endemic to Laos in which the remote region lies. The common name of the gecko "Aaron Bauer's Gecko" is derived from a well-known biology professor at Villanova University in the state of Pennsylvania (US). This species of gecko is closely related to five other species as well.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, aaronbaueri, is in honor of American herpetologist Aaron M. Bauer.[3]
Habitat
G. aaronbaueri is found in Khammouane Province, Laos. The preferred natural habitats of G. aaronbaueri are forest, caves, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 150–200 m (490–660 ft). Geckos live on all continents of the world except Antartica.[4] The terrain in this region consists of limestone mountains with lush forests and various caves.[5] The specific isolated cave, Lom Yen Cave, where the species is found, is made up of the limestone in a remote, karst mountain in the range.[2]
Description
G. aaronbaueri is medium-sized for its genus. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 8 cm (3.1 in). This is different from average geckos that vary in lengths from 18 cm to 30 cm. The back side of this organism consists of about six off-white dots along the spine that are intermixed with yellow patterning, all of which extend from the neck to the base of the spine.[2] On the sides of their bodies, there are groups of more off-white dots patterned with darker-colored markings outlined in yellow in the middle of limb attachments.[2] This species of gecko also has approximately 100 rows of even flat scales on the dorsal side. Aaron Bauer geckos can also be described as rupicolas (associated with rocks).[6] Due to the fact the species is also in the family Gekkonidae, this means the gecko has toe pads for scaling large rocks or any other surface.[7]
References
- ↑ Phimmachak, S.; Stuart, B.L.; Nguyen, T.Q. (2018). "Gekko aaronbaueri ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T104716938A104718891. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716938A104718891.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Tri, Ngo Van; Thai, Pham Hong; Phimvohan, Anorath; David, Patrick; Teynié, Alexandre (2015-01-27). "Gekko aaronbaueri, a new gecko (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from central Laos". Zootaxa. 3914 (2): 144–156. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3914.2.4. ISSN 1175-5334. PMID 25661936.
- ↑ ExpertFile. "Aaron M. Bauer, PhD Professor and Gerald M. Lemole Endowed Chair in Integrative Biology - Expert with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Villanova University | ExpertFile". expertfile.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ↑ Bauer, Aaron M. (2013-03-15). Geckos: The Animal Answer Guide. JHU Press. p. 4. ISBN 978-1-4214-0852-1.
- ↑ "Khammouane Province". Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ↑ Bauer, Aaron M. (2013-03-15). Geckos: The Animal Answer Guide. JHU Press. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-4214-0852-1.
- ↑ ReptileStartUP (2024-02-07). "Exploring the Different Types of Geckos: A Beginner's Guide - ReptileStartUp.com". reptilestartup.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.