Phyllurus nepthys
Species of lizard
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Phyllurus nepthys, also known commonly as the Eungella broad-tailed gecko and the Eungella leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Carphodactylidae |
| Genus: | Phyllurus |
| Species: | P. nepthys |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllurus nepthys | |
Etymology
The specific name, nepthys, refers to the ancient Egyptian goddess Nepthys.[3]
Geographic distribution
Phyllurus nepthys is found in the Clarke Range in mideastern Queensland, Australia.[4]
Habitat
Description
Phyllurus nepthys is very spinose. The underside (venter) is cream-colored, and is heavily peppered with brown. In all other species of Phyllurus the underside is mottled or unmarked. Maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 10.3 cm (4.1 in).[5][6]: 72–73
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