Diplodactylus barraganae

Diplodactylus barraganae, sometimes called the Gulf fat-tailed gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia.[1]

Diplodactylus barraganae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Diplodactylidae
Genus: Diplodactylus
Species:
D. barraganae
Binomial name
Diplodactylus barraganae
Couper, P. Oliver & Pepper, 2014

Taxonomy

The species name honours María Elena Barragán who is an important herpetologist from Ecuador, for her contributions to reptile conservation and public education.[1]

Distribution

It is found in the Gulf Country in the border region between the Northern Territory and Queensland.[1]

References

  1. "Diplodactylus barraganae". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2017-11-11.


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