title: Coastal rock gecko
text: # Coastal rock gecko
  
  The coastal rock gecko (Pristurus simonettai) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Somalia.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, simonettai, is in honor of Italian zoologist Alberto Mario Simonetta (born 1930).
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  P. simonettai is found in southern Somalia.
  
  ## Description
  
  The body of P. simonettai is almost completely covered with strongly carinate imbricate scales.
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  P. simonettai is oviparous.
  
  