Uvidicolus Explained

Uvidicolus is a monotypic genus of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The genus contains the sole species Uvidicolus sphyrurus, also known commonly as the border thick-tailed gecko. The species is endemic to Australia.

Geographic range

U. sphyrurus is found in rocky highlands of the Murray-Darling Basin, in New South Wales and southern Queensland, Australia.[1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of U. sphyrurus are forest, savanna, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 500–.

Description

U. sphyrurus may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7cm (03inches).[1]

Reproduction

U. sphyrurus is oviparous.[1]

Taxonomy

Uvidicolus sphyrurus is sometimes placed in the genus Underwoodisaurus.

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. www.reptile-database.org.