Giant cave gecko
Species of lizard
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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]
| Giant cave gecko | |
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| Pseudothecadactylus lindneri | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pseudothecadactylus |
| Species: | P. lindneri |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudothecadactylus lindneri Cogger, 1975 | |
| Synonyms[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]