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Phyllurus
''Phyllurus'' is a small genus of Australian leaf-tailed geckos, lizards in the family Carphodactylidae. Rarely seen outside their native habitat, they are notable for their highly effective camouflage which is in part aided by the spiny tubercles that cover every body part. Most member species, except for ''P. caudiannulatus'', ''P. gulbaru'' and ''P. kabikabi'', have very flattened, leaf-shaped tails. Some of these species have recently been reassigned to the genus ''Saltuarius''. The ''Phyllurus'' geckos resemble the ''Uroplatus'' geckos of Madagascar. This is an example of convergent evolution because they are not closely related. Species The following species are recognized as being valid. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Phyllurus amnicola'' Couper, Schneider, Hoskin & Covacevich, 2000 – Mount Elliot leaf-tailed gecko *'' Phyllurus caudiannulatus'' Covacevich, 1975 – Bulburin leaf-tailed gecko *'' Phyllurus championae'' Couper, Schneider, Hoskin & Covacevich, 2000– Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broad-tailed Gecko
The broad-tailed gecko, southern leaf-tailed gecko, or Sydney leaf-tailed gecko (''Phyllurus platurus'') is a common gecko of the family Carphodactylidae found in the Sydney Basin. The species uses its mottled colour to camouflage against bark or rock, and if threatened can drop its large fleshy tail as a decoy. The tail is also useful for fat storage. This species of gecko is available in captivity as a pet, they are a nocturnal ambush hunter, relying on camouflage and patience to catch prey. Primary prey items include large nocturnal invertebrates such as spiders, cockroaches and beetles. Description Snout to vent length of 9.5 cm. Total length up to 15 cm. Mottled brown in colour with low bumpy tubercules over the body, original tails are mottled the same colour as the body with large slightly spiny tubercules, whereas regenerated tails are chunkier mottled and smooth. Habitat Common generally in the greater Sydney Basin area, north to Newcastle and south to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carphodactylidae
The Carphodactylidae, informally known as the southern padless geckos, are a family of geckos, lizards in the infraorder Gekkota. The family consists of 32 described species in 7 genera, all of which are endemic to Australia. They belong to the superfamily Pygopodoidea (or Diplodactyloidea), an ancient group of east Gondwanan geckos now only found in Australasia. Despite their well-developed limbs, molecular phylogenies have demonstrated that Carphodactylidae is the sister group to Pygopodidae, a highly specialized family of legless lizards. Carphodactylids, despite being the most species-poor family of geckos, are still diverse in habits. Many have unusual, specialized tails with reduced rates of autotomy. They lack adhesive toepads and instead cling to bark or substrate with sharply curved claws and a limited array of lamellae. Carphodactylids are relatively large by gecko standards; most are nocturnal and all are oviparous, with a typical clutch size of two eggs. Unlike mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllurus Championae
Champion's leaf-tailed gecko (''Phyllurus championae''), also known commonly as the Koumala leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Etymology The specific name, ''championae'' (genitive, feminine), is in honor of Australian zoologist Irene Champion, a Resource Ranger with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Geographic range ''P. championae'' was first found in the Cameron Creek/Black Mountain area near Koumala, Queensland, Australia. Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''P. championae'' is forest with rocky areas. Description ''P. championae'' may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Reproduction ''P. championae'' is oviparous. References Further reading * Cogger HG (2014). ''Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition''. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. . (''Phyllurus championae'', p. 273). * Couper PJ, Schneider CJ, Hoskin CJ, Cova ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllurus Isis
''Phyllurus isis'', also known commonly as the Mount Blackwood leaf-tailed gecko and the Mount Jukes broad-tailed gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is endemic to Mount Blackwood and Mount Jukes in mideastern Queensland, Australia. Etymology The specific name, ''isis'', refers to the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis. Description ''P. isis'', which may attain a maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) of , is the smallest and least spiny species of ''Phyllurus''.Couper, Covacevich, Moritz (1993). Reproduction ''P. isis'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and .... References Further reading * Cogger H (2014). ''Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition''. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. x ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllurus Amnicola
''Phyllurus amnicola'', also known as the Mount Elliot leaf-tailed gecko or the Riverine leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of gecko found in Australia. It is endemic to Mount Elliot in Bowling Green Bay National Park in northeastern Queensland. Etymology "Amnicola" translates from Latin to English as: "dwelling by a river". This is a reference to the type locality specimen for ''P. amnicola.'' Description ''P. amnicola'' are beige or white in color with dark splotches and/or stripes running crosswise on their body. The limbs of ''P. amnicola'' are usually banded with the base color getting lighter as it proceeds ventrally, with the bands becoming more frequent. The "leaf-tailed" name comes from the tail, which resembles a leaf and has a long knob-like tip, and from the compressed Morphology (biology), morphology of the body. This compressed morphology allows the gecko to lie flat against boulders and rocks. The limbs are long and have large distally compressed Digit (anatomy), d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllurus Nepthys
''Phyllurus nepthys'', also known commonly as the Eungella leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Etymology The specific name, ''nepthys'', refers to the ancient Egyptian goddess Nepthys. Geographic range ''P. nephthys'' is found in the Clarke Range in mideastern Queensland, Australia.. www.reptile-database.org. Description The underside of ''P. nepthys'' is cream-colored, and is heavily peppered with brown. In all other species of ''Phyllurus'' the underside is mottled or unmarked. Maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) is .Couper et al. (1993). Reproduction ''P. nepthys'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and .... References Further reading * Cogger HG (2014). ''Reptiles and Amphibi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllurus Gulbaru
''Phyllurus gulbaru'', the Gulbaru leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of geckos found in Australia. It is endemic to the extreme southern end of the Paluma Range in Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ .... References Phyllurus Endemic fauna of Australia Geckos of Australia Reptiles described in 2003 Taxa named by Conrad J. Hoskin Taxa named by Patrick J. Couper Taxa named by Christopher J. Schneider (herpetologist) {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllurus Kabikabi
''Phyllurus kabikabi'', also known as the Oakview leaf-tailed gecko is a gecko found in Australia. It is endemic to Oakview National Park in Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ .... References Phyllurus Geckos of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Reptiles described in 2008 Taxa named by Patrick J. Couper Taxa named by Ben Hamley Taxa named by Conrad J. Hoskin {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllurus Caudiannulatus
''Phyllurus caudiannulatus'', also known as the Bulburin leaf-tailed gecko or ringed thin-tail gecko is a gecko found in Australia. It is endemic to the Bulburin State Forest in the Dawes Range and Many Peaks Range in southeastern Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ .... References Phyllurus Geckos of Australia Reptiles of Queensland Endemic fauna of Australia Reptiles described in 1975 Taxa named by Jeanette Covacevich {{gecko-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uroplatus
''Uroplatus'' is a genus of gecko Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from . Geckos ar ...s, commonly referred to as leaf-tail geckos or flat-tailed geckos, which are endemism, endemic to Madagascar and its coastal islands, such as Nosy Be. They are nocturnal, insectivorous lizards found exclusively in primary forest, primary and secondary forest. Etymology The Genus, generic name, ''Uroplatus'', is a Latinization of two Ancient Greek, Greek words: "ourá" (οὐρά) meaning "tail" and "platys" (πλατύς) meaning "flat". Description Geckos of the genus ''Uroplatus'' are nocturnal and arboreal. They range in total length (including tail) from about for ''U. giganteus'' to for ''U. ebenaui''. Larger species of ''Uroplatus'' are distinguished among geckos in having the largest nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saltuarius
''Saltuarius'' is a genus of larger Australian geckos, known collectively as leaf-tailed geckos. The genus was created in 1993 to accommodate some former members of the genus ''Phyllurus''. These geckos appear very similar to the ''Uroplatus'' geckos native to Madagascar. However, this is a convergent evolution. The genus name is derived from the Latin word ''saltuarius'', meaning "keeper of the forest".Cape Melville leaf-tailed gecko Australian Reptile Online Database, 2013. Habitat and distribution The in the genus ''Saltuarius'' inhabit Australia's eastern |
Jeanette Covacevich
Jeanette Adelaide Covacevich (1945–2015) was a herpetologist in Queensland, Australia. As a senior curator of vertebrates at the Queensland Museum, she discovered and studied many reptiles and frogs in Queensland. Covacevich is most famous for rediscovering and describing the Inland Taipan snake (''Oxyuranus microlepidotus''), the world's most venomous snake.Covacevich, J., McDowell, S.B., Tanner, C. & Mengdon, G. (Aust. Herp. Symposium, 1980)The relationship of the taipan (''Oxyuranus scutellatus'') and the small-scaled snake (''O. microlepidotus''), Serpentes: Elapidae(page 32). kingsnake.com Retrieved 15 November 2013 In addition, she described over thirty new species and genera including the Cape York striped blind snake (''Ramphotyphlops chamodracaena''), the Nangur spiny skink ('' Nangura spinosa''), and the Bulburin leaf-tailed gecko ('' Phyllurus caudiannulatus''). On 12 June 1995 she was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to science, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
