Luperosaurus kubli
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Luperosaurus
Species:
L. kubli
Binomial name
Luperosaurus kubli

Luperosaurus kubli is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Luzon in the Philippines.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. kubli is forest, at altitudes of 650–1,100 m (2,130–3,610 ft).[1]

Description

L. kubli has webbing between all adjacent fingers and toes, a cutaneous fold on the front legs, and a flap on the hind legs.[2]

Behavior

L. kubli has the ability to glide or parachute from tree to tree.[1][2]

Reproduction

L. kubli is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Brown, R. [in French] (2021). "Luperosaurus kubli ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T169785A183001647. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Luperosaurus kubli at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

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