Strophurus krisalys

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Strophurus krisalys
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Diplodactylidae
Genus: Strophurus
Species:
S. krisalys
Binomial name
Strophurus krisalys

Strophurus krisalys is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

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Etymology

The specific name, krisalys, is in honor of Kristin Alys Sadlier. [2]

Geographic range

S. krisalys is found in the Australian state of Queensland. [3]

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. krisalys are forest, savanna, and shrubland. [1]

Behaviour

S. krisalys is arboreal. [3]

Reproduction

S. krisalys is oviparous. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Shea G, Greenlees M (2018). "Strophurus krisalys ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T102702052A102702055. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102702052A102702055.en. Downloaded on 13 December 2019.
  2. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN   978-1-4214-0135-5. (Strophurus krisalys, p. 147).
  3. 1 2 3 "Strophurus krisalys ". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2017-11-11.

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