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Thin-skinned Gecko

Pachydactylus kladaroderma

Classification

Pachydactylus kladaroderma, also known as the thin-skinned gecko, fragile thick-toed gecko, or thin-skinned thick-toed gecko, is a member of the family Gekkonidae, also known as the typical geckos, found in South Africa. Etymology The name "kladaroderma" is derived from the Greek "kladaros" which means "easily broken," and "derma" which means "skin." This is in reference to the fragile skin of the species.

Distribution

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