Cyrtodactylus sadleiri facts for kids
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The Cyrtodactylus sadleiri, also known as Sadleir's bow-fingered gecko or the Christmas Island forest gecko, is a type of lizard. It belongs to the Gekkonidae family, which includes all geckos.
This special gecko lives only on Christmas Island in Australia. When an animal or plant lives only in one specific place, it is called endemic.
About the Name
The second part of the gecko's scientific name, sadleiri, was chosen to honor "Dr. R. Sadleir". Scientists often name new species after people they want to remember or thank.
Where It Lives
The Sadleir's bow-fingered gecko prefers to live in forests. You can find it from the very edge of the sea up to about 300 meters (or 984 feet) above sea level. This means it can live in many different parts of the island's forests.
How It Reproduces
Like many reptiles, C. sadleiri is oviparous. This means that the female gecko lays eggs. The young geckos then hatch from these eggs.
See also
- In Spanish: Cyrtodactylus sadleiri para niños
