Nephrurus amyae
species of reptile
Nephrurus amyae, also known commonly as the Centralian rough knob-tail gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. It is the largest gecko in the genus Nephrurus, and like all species of Nephrurus is endemic to Australia.
Etymology
The specific name, amyae, is in honor of Amy Couper, daughter of Australian herpetologist Patrick J. Couper.
Geographic range
N. amyae is found primarily in the central portion of Australia (sometimes referred to as Centralia), including in Northern Territory and in extreme eastern Western Australia.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of N. amyae are desert and rocky areas.
Description
N. amyae generally has a brown to reddish color and a small tail with a knob on the end. It may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 13.5 cm (5.3 in).
Reproduction
N. amyae is oviparous.
References
External links
Western Australia Museum [1]. Nephrurus amyae [2].
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