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Diplodactylus barraganae | |||||||
Pronunciation | DIP-low-DAK-till-us | ||||||
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Etymology |
Diplodactylus: 'double-toe'.1
barraganae: "Named for MarÃa Elena Barragán (Fundacion Herpetologica Gustavo Orces. Quito, Ecuador) in recognition of her contributions to reptile conservation and public education."2 |
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Other names | Diplodactylus conspicillatus | ||||||
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Description | Distribution | Natural history | Conservation | Further information | More photos |
Range"Occurs over a broad band along the southern edge of the Gulf of Carpentaria, from the Roper River region in the northwest, east and south as far as Mt Isa."2 Found in the following Australian states/territoriesQueensland, Northern Territory Habitat"The holotype was collected in 'open woodland on red sandy soil' (P. Horner pers. com.)."2 |
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