Strophurus krisalys
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus: | Strophurus |
| Species: | S. krisalys
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| Strophurus krisalys | |
Strophurus krisalys is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
Etymology[edit]
The specific name, krisalys, is in honor of Kristin Alys Sadlier.[2]
Geographic range[edit]
S. krisalys is found in the Australian state of Queensland.[1][3]
Habitat[edit]
The preferred habitats of S. krisalys are forest, savanna, and shrubland.[1]
Behaviour[edit]
Reproduction[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Shea, G.; Greenlees, M. (2018). "Strophurus krisalys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T102702052A102702055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102702052A102702055.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ 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. (Strophurus krisalys, p. 147).
- ^ a b c Strophurus krisalys at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2017-11-11.
Further reading[edit]
- Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. ISBN 978-0643100350.
- Sadlier, Ross A.; O'Meally, Denis; Shea, Glenn M. (2005). "A new species of spiny-tailed gecko (Squamata: Diplodactylidae: Strophurus) from inland Queensland". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 51 (2): 573–582. (Strophurus krisalys, new species).
- Wilson, Steve; Swan, Gerry (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Fourth Edition. Sydney: New Holland Publishers. 522 pp. ISBN 978-1921517280.