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Darwin's Marked Gecko
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Darwin's Marked Gecko

Homonota darwinii

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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Range & habitat

The preferred natural habitats of H. darwinii are grassland, shrubland, and forest.

Wikipedia: “Habitat”

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In human culture

The specific name, darwinii, is in honor of English naturalist Charles Darwin, author of On the Origin of Species.

Wikipedia: “Etymology”

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Where it lives

Recorded sightings

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