Gekko wenxianensis

(Gekko wenxianensis)

Description

Gekko wenxianensis is a species of gecko. It is endemic to the Qin Mountains in Gansu, China. At the time of its species description, it was the 12th recorded Gekko species in China.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Gekkonidae

Genus:Gekko

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