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Perochirus scutellatus

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Perochirus scutellatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Perochirus
Species:
P. scutellatus
Binomial name
Perochirus scutellatus
(Fischer, 1882)
Synonyms

Hemidactylus ateles var. scutellatus

Perochirus scutellatus, also known as the shielded tropical gecko or atoll giant gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Micronesia.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Hamilton, A.; Allison, A.; Tallowin, O. (2013). "Perochirus scutellatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T196588A2463443. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T196588A2463443.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Perochirus scutellatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database