Homonota darwinii facts for kids
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Homonota
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Homonota darwinii, also known commonly as Darwin's marked gecko or the prickly gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Argentina. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Etymology
The specific name, darwinii, is in honor of English naturalist Charles Darwin, author of On the Origin of Species.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of H. darwinii are grassland, shrubland, and forest.
Reproduction
H. darwinii is oviparous.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
- Homonota darwinii darwinii Boulenger, 1885
- Homonota darwinii macrocephala Cei, 1978
See also
In Spanish: Gecko de Darwin para niños
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