| Nephrurus deleani | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Carphodactylidae |
| Genus: | Nephrurus |
| Species: | N. deleani |
| Binomial name | |
| Nephrurus deleani Harvey, 1983 | |
Nephrurus deleani, also known commonly as the acacia knob-tailed gecko, the Pernatty knob-tail, and the Pernatty knob-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia. [1]
The specific name, deleani, is in honor of Australian statistician Steven Delean, who collected the holotype. [2]
N. deleani is found in the Australian state of South Australia. [1] [3]
The preferred natural habitat of N. deleani is coastal sand dunes. [1]
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