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Giant bronze gecko

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Giant bronze gecko
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Ailuronyx
Species:
A. trachygaster
Binomial name
Ailuronyx trachygaster
(Duméril & Bibron, 1851)

The giant bronze gecko (Ailuronyx trachygaster) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae endemic to Seychelles.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

  • Gerlach, J.; Ineich, I. (2006). "Ailuronyx trachygaster". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006. IUCN: e.T61430A12482585. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61430A12482585.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)