Pseudothecadactylus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pseudothecadactylus |
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| Giant cave gecko (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri) | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pseudothecadactylus Brongersma, 1936 |
Pseudothecadactylus is a special group of geckos, which are small lizards. These geckos live in various parts of Australia. They are known for their unique padded toes, which help them climb and stick to surfaces.
Meet the Pseudothecadactylus Geckos
Scientists have officially recognized three different types, or species, of Pseudothecadactylus geckos. Each species has its own unique features and lives in specific areas of Australia.
- Pseudothecadactylus australis – This gecko is often called the Cape York pad-tail gecko. It was first described by a scientist named Albert Günther in 1877.
- Pseudothecadactylus cavaticus – This species was identified by Harold Cogger in 1975.
- Pseudothecadactylus lindneri – Known as the giant cave gecko, this species was also described by Harold Cogger in 1975.
How Geckos Get Their Names
The names of animals often have special meanings. For example, the lindneri part of Pseudothecadactylus lindneri honors an Australian scientist named David A. Lindner. He was a herpetologist, meaning he studied reptiles like geckos.
When you see a name like Pseudothecadactylus followed by a scientist's name in parentheses, it means that the gecko was first described in a different group, or genus, before it was moved to the Pseudothecadactylus group.
See also
In Spanish: Pseudothecadactylus para niños
