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The western banded gecko (Coleonyx variegatus), San Bernardino County, CA. The western banded gecko is a terrestrial lizard, ranging in total length (including tail) from 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). The body of the western banded gecko (excluding the tail) rarely grows past 3 inches in length. [6] Hatchlings measure 1 inch (2.5 cm). [7]
Heteronotia planiceps Storr, 1989 – Bynoe's prickly gecko Heteronotia spelea ( Kluge , 1963) – cave prickly gecko, Pilbara cave gecko, desert cave gecko Note: a binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Heteronotia .
Pachydactylus rangei, the Namib sand gecko [4] or Namib web-footed gecko, is a species of small lizard in the family Gekkonidae.It inhabits the arid areas of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, and was first described in 1908 by Swedish zoologist Lars Gabriel Andersson, [3] who named it after its finder, German geologist Dr. Paul Range.
The Namib chirping gecko (Ptenopus carpi), also known commonly as Carp's barking gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia . [ 2 ]
The Namib desert gecko (Pachydactylus vanzyli), also known commonly as the Kaoko web-footed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa . Etymology
Teratoscincus scincus is a large gecko growing to a total length (including tail) of about 16 cm (6.3 in). It has a broad head, large eyes, long robust limbs and a short tail. It lacks the expanded toe-pads used by many geckos for climbing, instead having digits fringed with comb-like scales which are adapted for loose sandy conditions. [2]
The eastern deserts fat-tailed gecko was formerly referred to as Diplodactylus platyurus, but was recognised as a separate species in 2016. [3] The gecko was named after Dr. Andrew Amey, for his contributions to promoting the Queensland Museum's reptile and amphibian collections as well as documenting many of Australia's native fauna. [1]
The Namib day gecko is a diurnal species and feeds mostly on ants and beetles. [3] On hot but breezy days, it may cool itself by climbing onto an elevated perch and raising itself high off the hot rock surface, orientating itself in such a way as to minimize its exposure to the sun. [5]