A misunderstood new gecko of the genus <i>Hemidactylus </i>from Socotra Island, Yemen (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae)

A new endemic gecko of the genus Hemidactylus is described from Socotra Island (Yemen). It is a rupicolous species characterized by: medium-large size (SVL up to 60 mm), back with large trihedral, raised, strongly keeled tubercles intermixed with small granular scales, males with 6-10 preanal pores...

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Main Authors: Roberto Sindaco, Ugo Ziliani, Edoardo Razzetti, Caterina Carugati, Cristina Grieco, Fabio Pupin, Badr Awadh Al-Aseily, Francesca Pella, Mauro Fasola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Firenze University Press 2009-07-01
Series:Acta Herpetologica
Online Access:https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/ah/article/view/1559