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Basic information

Stenodactylus petrii

Anderson's Short-fingered Gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyGecko
GenusDune geckos
Czech name
Gekon saharský
English name
Anderson's Short-fingered Gecko
Alternative names
Dünnfingergecko, Petrie's Gecko
Synonyms
Stenodactylus elimensis
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Arid, Desert, Dune, Savanna
Microhabitat
Hide, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 71 mm
Body mass
max 7.4 g
Hatchling mass
~0.5 g
Offspring SVL
max 28 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 13.1 years
Activity
Nocturnal
Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Mixed
Body temperature
20.6–20.6 °C
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
2–2 individuals
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 18964 · dryad-v5