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Strophurus horneri
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Strophurus horneri, also known commonly as the Arnhem phasmid 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, horneri, is in honour of Australian zoologist Paul Horner who is a Curator Emeritus of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.[2]
Geographic range
S. horneri is found in Northern Territory of northern Australia.[2]
Description
S. horneri is narrow-headed and slender-bodied. Its dorsal colouration consists of four broad yellow stripes on a brown or grayish ground colour. A small species, its snout-to-vent length is only about 3.5 cm (1.4 in).[2]
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