Monica's gecko

Monica's gecko (Pachydactylus monicae), also known commonly as Monica's thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to southern Africa.

Etymology
The specific name, monicae, is in honor of Monica Frelow Bauer who is the wife of Aaron M. Bauer.

Habitat
Pachydactylus monicae is found in mesic microhabitats near rivers and adjacent rocky outcrops in arid habitats. P. monicae is generally found below elevations of 100 meters, but also can be found on the lower slopes of mountains.

Geographic range
P. monicae is found in the Lüdertiz and Karasburg districts of Namibia and the most northwestern part of the Northern Cape in South Africa.

Description
Relatively large for its genus, P. monicae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.8 cm.

Reproduction
P. monicae is oviparous.