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Diplodactylus savagei
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Diplodactylus savagei, known commonly as the yellow-spotted Pilbara gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
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Etymology
The specific name, savagei, is in honor of American herpetologist Jay M. Savage.[3]
Geographic range
D. savagei is found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of D. savagei are shrubland, grassland, and rocky areas.[1]
Description
Dorsally, D. savagei is dark reddish brown, with yellowish spots which tend to form transverse dashes. The ventral surfaces are white.[2]
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