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Multi-pored gecko

multi-pored gecko (Gehyra multiporosa)
Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia
Photo © Stewart Macdonald
Gehyra multiporosa - Doughty, Palmer, Sistrom, Bauer & Donnellan, 2012
Pronunciation  geh-HY-rah   MULL-tee-poor-OH-sah
Etymology  Gehyra: unknown.
multiporosa: Derived from multi (Latin) meaning ‘many’ and porus (Latinized from the Greek poros) meaning hole, in reference to the precloacal pores; thus, ‘many-pored’ in reference to the diagnostic character compared to its sister species G. occidentalis. Used as an adjective.1
Other names   
 
Snout-to-vent length
Species avg: 5.1 cm
Species max: 5.5 cm
Reproduction
Oviparous
Clutch size
2
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Description

Dorsal patterning consists of light and dark spots, or transverse bars, on a dark brown background. 6-7 divided subdigital lamellae.1

Similar species

Kimberley Plateau dtella (Gehyra occidentalis) - is larger, has 7-10 subdigital lamellae (vs 6-7 in G. multiporosa).

Taxonomic notes

This species was described by Doughty, Palmer, Sistrom, Bauer & Donnellan in 2012.1
Split from Kimberley Plateau dtella (Gehyra occidentalis) in 2012.1

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