Giant cave gecko | |
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Pseudothecadactylus lindneri | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Infraorder: | Gekkota |
Family: | Diplodactylidae |
Genus: | Pseudothecadactylus |
Species: | P. lindneri |
Binomial name | |
Pseudothecadactylus lindneri Cogger, 1975 | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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The giant cave gecko (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri), also known commonly as the northern giant cave gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia. [2]
The specific name, lindneri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist David A. Lindner. [3]
Adults of P. lindneri usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 9.5 cm (3.7 in). The dorsal coloration is dark purplish brown, with lighter irregular crossbands. The crossbands are pale orange to cream-colored, and often do not meet neatly in the middle. [4]
P. lindneri is found in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of P. lindneri is caves and crevices in sandstone escarpments. [1]
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