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Diplodactylus
''Diplodactylus'' is a genus of geckos of the family Diplodactylidae from Australia. They are sometimes called stone geckos or fat-tailed geckos. Member species are morphologically similar but genetically distinct. Species The following 27 species are included in ''Diplodactylus'': *'' Diplodactylus ameyi'' – eastern deserts fat-tailed gecko *'' Diplodactylus barraganae'' – gulf fat-tailed gecko *'' Diplodactylus bilybara'' – western fat-tailed gecko *'' Diplodactylus calcicolus'' – south coast gecko *'' Diplodactylus capensis'' – Cape Range stone gecko *'' Diplodactylus conspicillatus'' – burrow-plug gecko, variable fat-tailed gecko *'' Diplodactylus custos'' – Kimberley fat-tailed gecko *'' Diplodactylus fulleri'' – Lake Disappointment ground gecko *'' Diplodactylus furcosus'' – forked gecko, Ranges stone gecko *'' Diplodactylus galaxias'' – Northern Pilbara beak-faced gecko *'' Diplodactylus galeatus'' – helmeted gecko *'' Diplodactylus granari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Stone Gecko
''Diplodactylus vittatus'', commonly known as the eastern stone gecko, stone gecko, and wood gecko, is a species of diplodactylid lizards that occurs in forest, shrubland and arid regions across Australia. It is widespread across the states of Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales, commonly found in dry peripheral bushlands. This gecko can be kept as a pet or seen within zoo enclosures. Description ''Diplodactylus vittatus'' is a small nocturnal terrestrial lizard which is native to Australia. The eastern stone gecko has a dark brown body with pale notched zigzag strips from the back to the tip of its short plump tail. The gecko has physical attributes of four limbs with four setae covered digits, large eyes with vertical pupils, fleshy tongue (which the species uses to clean their eyes), tiny granular scales, soft bodies and no eye lids. The tail is used for many purposes including balancing when climbing, fat storage, and camouflage. ''Diplodactylus vittatus'' can grow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Conspicillatus
The variable fat-tailed gecko or burrow-plug gecko (''Diplodactylus conspicillatus'') is a diplodactylid 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 ... endemic to central and arid inland areas of Australia. Widespread across the continent, the variable fat-tailed is most commonly found in sandy desert habitats dominated by Spinifex grasses. They have also been bred in captivity by zoos and as pets. Description The variable fat-tailed gecko is small-medium-sized gecko with a pale fawn to reddish-brown body. It has a dark brown reticulated pattern over the dorsal aspect of its body and pale to white speckles covering the body. Limbs, lips and underside of the geckos are paler than the rest of the body and a dark streak presents between the snout and eye, sometimes conti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Ameyi
The eastern deserts fat-tailed gecko (''Diplodactylus ameyi'') is a small terrestrial species of gecko endemic to Australia, and is a part of the ''Diplodactylus'' genus. Taxonomy ''Diplodactylus ameyi'' is a species from the ''Diplodactylus'' genus of gecko. This genus currently contains 26 recognised species of gecko covering a wide distribution, which spans much of Australia. The eastern deserts fat-tailed gecko was formerly referred to as '' Diplodactylus platyurus'', but was recognised as a separate species in 2016. The gecko was named after Dr Andrew Amey, for his contributions to promoting the Queensland Museum's reptile/amphibian collections as well as documenting many of Australia's native fauna. Description Appearance The eastern deserts fat-tailed gecko is often distinguished from other ''Diplodactylus'' species by its large size of 53-90mm in length. It also has a bulbous tail, small and granular first labial scales (not enlarged) and has no well defined canthus rostr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Custos
''Diplodactylus custos'', sometimes called the Kimberley fat-tailed gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia. Description The gecko typically has a length from snout to vent of around . It is oviparous and lays a clutch of two eggs. It belongs to the ''Diplodactylus conspicillatus'' group and is one of the larger members. ''D. custos'' has a canthal stripe which is well-defined and an enlarged first supralabial. It has large plate-like mid-dorsal scales on the trunk and smaller dorsolateral scales. The original tail has a short extension at tip that is acute and attenuated. A regenerated tail tends to have a rounder distal end and more uniform scales. The dorsal surface has scales that are arranged in uniform sized transverse rows. The crown and snout have darker pigmentation. The diffuse body pattern can also have wavy, dark transverse bands. Taxonomy The species was first formally described by the herpetologists Couper, Oliver & Pepper in 2014. The specific epithet is taken from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylidae
The Diplodactylidae are a family in the suborder Gekkota (geckos), with over 150 species in 25 genera. These geckos occur in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. Diplodactylids are the most ecologically diverse and widespread family of geckos in both Australia and New Caledonia, and are the only family of geckos found in New Zealand. Three diplodactylid genera (''Oedura'', ''Rhacodactylus'', and ''Hoplodactylus'') have recently been split into multiple new genera. In previous classifications, the family Diplodactylidae is equivalent to the subfamily Diplodactylinae. Habitat Like other geckos, Diplodactylidae often live in warm areas that are around the temperature of . They mostly live in rain forests, up in the trees for protection. However, they are also found in cooler climates such as those found in southern New Zealand, where they have been found to be active in temperatures ranging from 1.4 to 31.9C. Reproduction Viviparity is notable as a trait unique to diploda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Calcicolus
''Diplodactylus calcicolus'', sometimes called the south coast gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia. Description ''D. calcicolus'' is a gecko with a medium size that usually has a very broken and spotted pattern along the length of the body that has considerable variation among the population. It is a longer tailed member of the ''Diplodactylus vittatus'' complex. There are markings with spots of various sizes along the flanks with a dorsum that is variegated by a mix of lighter and darker scales. It is a terrestrial, nocturnal species that is often found on open ground at night when it is active. During the day when it is less active it is prefers to shelter under rocks and fallen logs and among leaf litter and also in calcareous coastal sands. Distribution The gecko has a stable population inhabiting a variety of arid and semi-arid desert and shrubland communities in the southern Wheatbelt and along the south coast of the Western Australia and Goldfields-Esperance regions o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Bilybara
''Diplodactylus bilybara'', sometimes called the western fat-tailed gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia. This gecko can be found in Western Australia along the central west coast. The species average length is 6.3 cm or 2.48 inches. These are generally reddish brown or grey. Their reproduction 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 Diplodactylus Reptiles described in 2014 Geckos of Australia Taxa named by Patrick J. Couper Taxa named by Paul M. Oliver Taxa named by Mitzy Pepper {{Diplodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Fulleri
''Diplodactylus fulleri'', sometimes called the Lake Disappointment ground gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Etymology The specific name, ''fulleri'', is in honor of Australian ornithologist Phillip John Fuller.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Diplodactylus fulleri'', p. 95). Geographic range ''D. fulleri'' is found in Western Australia in the vicinity of Kumpupintil Lake (formerly Lake Disappointment). The type locality given by Storr Storr is a surname of Old Scandinavian origin, and may refer to * Anthony Storr (1920–2001), English psychiatrist and author * Catherine Storr (1913–2001), English novelist and children's writer * Farrah Storr (born 1978), British journalist * ... is "5 km W of the mouth of Savoury Creek". References Further reading * Cogger HG (2014). ''Reptil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Furcosus
''Diplodactylus furcosus'', sometimes called the Ranges stone gecko or forked gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... References Diplodactylus Reptiles described in 1863 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters Geckos of Australia {{Diplodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Barraganae
''Diplodactylus barraganae'', sometimes called the Gulf fat-tailed gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia. Taxonomy The species name honours María Elena Barragán who is an important herpetologist from Ecuador, for her contributions to reptile conservation and public education. Distribution It is found in the Gulf Country in the border region between the Northern Territory and 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 Diplodactylus Reptiles described in 2014 Geckos of Australia Taxa named by Patrick J. Couper Taxa named by Paul M. Oliver Taxa named by Mitzy Pepper {{Diplodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Galaxias
''Diplodactylus galaxias'', sometimes called the Northern Pilbara beak-faced gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... References Diplodactylus Reptiles described in 2010 Taxa named by Paul Doughty Taxa named by Mitzy Pepper Taxa named by J. Scott Keogh Geckos of Australia {{Diplodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplodactylus Capensis
''Diplodactylus capensis'', sometimes called the Cape Range stone gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... References Diplodactylus Reptiles described in 2008 Taxa named by Paul Doughty Taxa named by Paul M. Oliver Taxa named by Mark Adams (herpetologist) Geckos of Australia {{Diplodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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