title: Werner's thick-toed gecko
text: # Werner's thick-toed gecko
  
  Werner's thick-toed gecko (Pachydactylus werneri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, werneri, is in honor of Austrian herpetologist Franz Werner.
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  In Namibia P. werneri is found in the areas around Karibib, Maltahöhe, and Swakopmund.
  
  ## Description
  
  P. werneri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.25 cm (2.07 in).
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  P. werneri is oviparous.
  
  