Phyllurus nepthys
| Phyllurus nepthys | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Carphodactylidae |
| Genus: | Phyllurus |
| Species: | P. nepthys
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| Binomial name | |
| Phyllurus nepthys | |
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]
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
The preferred natural habitat of Phyllurus nepthys is forest.[1]
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
Reproduction
Phyllurus nepthys is oviparous.[4]
References
- ^ a b Couper P, Hoskins C (2018). "Phyllurus nepthys ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102664598A102664607.en. Accessed on 24 January 2026.
- ^ "Phyllurus nepthys ". The Queensland Museum. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
- ^ 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. (Phyllurus nepthys, p. 189).
- ^ a b Species Phyllurus nepthys at The Reptile Database . www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ Couper et al. (1993).
- ^ Wilson, S.; Swan, G. (2023). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Sixth Edition. Sydney: Reed New Holland Publishers. ISBN 978-1-92554-671-2. 688 pp.
Further reading
- Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. ISBN 978-0643100350.
- Couper PJ, Covacevich JA, Moritz C (1993). "A review of the leaf-tailed geckos endemic to eastern Australia: a new genus, four new species, and other new data". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 34 (1): 95–124. (Phyllurus nepthys, new species, pp. 115–117).
- Wilson S, Swan G (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Fourth Edition. Sydney: New Holland Publishers. 522 pp. ISBN 978-1921517280.