Strophurus krisalys

Strophurus krisalys
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Infraorder: Gekkota
Family: Diplodactylidae
Genus: Strophurus
Species:
S. krisalys
Binomial name
Strophurus krisalys

Strophurus krisalys is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, krisalys, is in honor of Kristin Alys Sadlier.[2]

Description

S. krisalys may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7 cm (2.8 in). It has spines above its eyes, and the lining of its mouth is deep blue.[3]

Geographic range

S. krisalys is found in the Australian state of Queensland.[1][4]

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. krisalys are forest, savanna, and shrubland.[1]

Behaviour

S. krisalys is arboreal.[4]

Reproduction

S. krisalys is oviparous.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Shea, G.; Greenlees, M. (2018). "Strophurus krisalys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T102702052A102702055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102702052A102702055.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Strophurus krisalys, p. 147).
  3. ^ Wilson S, Swan G (2023). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Sixth Edition. Sydney: Reed New Holland Publishers. 688 pp. ISBN 978-1-92554-671-2. (Strophurus krisalys, pp. 128–129).
  4. ^ a b c Strophurus krisalys at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2017-11-11.

Further reading

  • Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. ISBN 978-0643100350.
  • Laube A, Langner C (2007). "Die Gattung Strophurus". Draco 8 (29): 49–66. (in German).
  • Sadlier, Ross A.; O'Meally, Denis; Shea, Glenn M. (2005). "A new species of spiny-tailed gecko (Squamata: Diplodactylidae: Strophurus) from inland Queensland". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 51 (2): 573–582. (Strophurus krisalys, new species).
  • Wilson, Steve; Swan, Gerry (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Fourth Edition. Sydney: New Holland Publishers. 522 pp. ISBN 978-1921517280.



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