Strophurus krisalys explained

Strophurus krisalys is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, krisalys, is in honor of Kristin Alys Sadlier.^[1]

Description

S. krisalys may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . It has spines above its eyes, and the lining of its mouth is deep blue.^[2]

Geographic range

S. krisalys is found in the Australian state of Queensland.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. krisalys are forest, savanna, and shrubland.

Behaviour

S. krisalys is arboreal.

Reproduction

S. krisalys is oviparous.

Further reading

• Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. .
• Laube A, Langner C (2007). "Die Gattung Strophurus". Draco 8 (29): 49–66. (in German).
• 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. .

Notes and References

1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]
2. [species:Steve K. Wilson|Wilson S]