| Eurydactylodes occidentalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus: | Eurydactylodes |
| Species: | E. occidentalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eurydactylodes occidentalis | |
Eurydactylodes occidentalis is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia. [2]
The word occidentalis, meaning "western", refers to the apparent restriction of the species along the west coast of South Province on Grande Terre.
The preferred natural habitat of E. occidentalis is forest, at an altitude of 20 m (66 ft). [1]
E. occidentalis is the smallest species in its genus. Its maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is only 5.3 cm (2.1 in). [2]
Bavayia is a genus of lizards in the family Diplodactylidae. Species in the genus Bavayia are also known commonly as New Caledonian geckos or bavayias. The genus is native to the remote New Caledonia and Loyalty Islands. The 41 species are moderately small to medium-sized geckos, and are distinguished from other genera by their tail length and the shape of their digits.
Eurydactylodes is a small genus of geckos commonly referred to as chameleon geckos from the subfamily Diplodactylidae, endemic to New Caledonia and few adjacent islands. Within the Diplodactylidae, Eurydactylodes resides in the Carphodactylini tribe, and consists of four species. All species share similar morphology as well as lifestyle and habits. The first of the Eurydactylodes species to be classified, E. vieillardi, was discovered in 1869.
Bavayia cyclura, also known as Günther's New Caledonian gecko or the forest bavayia is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre and Ile des Pins including their neighboring islets in New Caledonia.
Bavayia geitaina, also known as the gracile bavayia, is a species of geckos endemic to southern Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Bavayia goroensis is a species of geckos endemic to southeastern Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Bavayia montana, also known as the mountain New Caledonian gecko or montane bavayia is a gecko endemic to the main mountain ranges of Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Bavayia ornata, also known as the ornate bavayia is a gecko endemic to mountain ranges of Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Bavayia pulchella, also known as the pretty bavayia, is a species of geckos endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Bavayia robusta, also known as the robust forest bavayia, is a species of geckos endemic to Grande Terre and Île des Pins in New Caledonia.
Bavayia septuiclavis, also known as Sadlier's New Caledonian gecko or the pale-stripe bavayia, is a gecko endemic to southern Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko validiclavis, also known as the bold-striped gecko, is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko inexpectatus also known as Key New Caledonian Gecko is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko insularis, also known as the Islands striped gecko, is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko kaalaensis, also known as the Kaala striped gecko, is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko koniambo, also known as the Koniambo striped gecko, is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko nehoueensis, also known as the striped gecko, is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko poumensis, also known as the Poum striped gecko, is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Dierogekko thomaswhitei, also known commonly as White's nimble gecko and the Taom striped gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia.
Bauer's chameleon gecko is a nocturnal species of lizard in the family Diplodactylinae. The species is endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Eurydactylodes symmetricus, sometimes known commonly as the symmetrical gecko or the large-scaled chameleon gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
