Lepidodactylus kwasnickae is a species of gecko.[1][2] It is endemic to Woodlark Island, Papua New Guinea.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Lepidodactylus |
| Species: | L. kwasnickae
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| Binomial name | |
| Lepidodactylus kwasnickae Kraus, 2019
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| Lepidodactylus kwasnickae is only known from the Woodlark Island, Papua New Guinea | |
Description
editAdults measure 42–50 mm (1.7–2.0 in) in snout–vent length.[2]
Habitat and conservation
editLepidodactylus kwasnickae occur in densely shaded primary or mature secondary forest, where they inhabit axils of Pandanus plants. In disturbed areas it appears to be replaced by Lepidodactylus lugubris. It might be an obligate forest dweller, which makes it vulnerable to logging for oil palm and to open areas for mining.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Kraus, F. (2021). "Lepidodactylus kwasnickae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T193106688A193106691. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T193106688A193106691.en. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ a b Lepidodactylus kwasnickae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 10 March 2024.
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