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Giant cave gecko
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The giant cave gecko (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri), also known commonly as the northern giant cave gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name, lindneri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist David A. Lindner.[3]
Description
Adults of P. lindneri usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 9.5 cm (3.7 in). The dorsal coloration is dark purplish brown, with lighter irregular crossbands. The crossbands are pale orange to cream-colored, and often do not meet neatly in the middle.[4]
Geographic range
P. lindneri is found in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. lindneri is caves and crevices in sandstone escarpments.[1]
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