Diplodactylus mitchelli
Species of lizard
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Diplodactylus mitchelli, sometimes called commonly the Pilbara stone gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
| Diplodactylus mitchelli | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus: | Diplodactylus |
| Species: | D. mitchelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Diplodactylus mitchelli Kluge, 1963 | |
Etymology
The specific name, mitchelli, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Francis John Mitchell.[2]
Description
As an adult, Diplodactylus mitchelli has an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Dorsally, it is brown or reddish brown, with a paler vertebral stripe.[3]
Geographic distribution
Diplodactylus mitchelli is found in the North West Cape and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.[4]
Habitat
Reproduction
Taxonomy
Diplodactylus mitchelli is a member of the Diplodactylus vittatus species group.[4]