Northern Leaf-tail Gecko
Saltuarius cornutus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Carphodactylidae
The northern leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) is a species of the genus Saltuarius, the Australian leaf-tailed geckos. Description Saltuarius cornutus is a large gecko with a triangular head, narrow neck, a body length to 14 cm and an 8 cm broad, leaf-like tail. Unlike most geckos, it has clawed toes and no adhesive discs, probably due to its arboreal lifestyle.
Saltuarius cornutus est une espèce de gecko de la famille des Carphodactylidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique du Queensland en Australie. Description De couleur brun foncé, brun clair jusqu'à gris clair.
Saltuarius cornutus es una especie de geco de la familia Carphodactylidae. Se distribuye por las selvas tropicales del nordeste de Australia entre los 100 y los 1300 m de altitud. Mide entre 15 y 21 cm.
Distribution
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