Pachydactylus griffini


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

Etymology

The specific name, griffini, is in honor of American zoologist Michael "Mike" Griffin who worked in Namibia for many years.

Geographic range

P. griffini is found in southeastern Namibia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. griffini is savanna, at altitudes of.

Description

Small for its genus, P. griffini may attain a snout-to-vent length of.

Behavior

P. griffini is terrestrial and nocturnal.

Reproduction

P. griffini is oviparous.