Saltuarius kateae
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Carphodactylidae |
| Genus: | Saltuarius |
| Species: | S. kateae
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| Saltuarius kateae | |
Saltuarius kateae, also known commonly as Kate's leaf-tailed gecko or the Mount Marsh leaf-tailed gecko is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is native to New South Wales.[1][2][3]
Etymology
The specific name, kateae, is in honor of Kate Couper, wife of the senior author of the original description of this species.[4][3]
Geographic range
S. kateae is endemic to the southern end of the Richmond Range in New South Wales.[5] This area was severely affected by the 2019-2020 Australian megafires, with over 80% of the available habitat burned. [6]
References
- ^ "Saltuarius kateae". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
- ^ "Australian Faunal Directory: Saltuarius kateae". Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ Wikidata Q54555102.
- ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Saltuarius kateae, p. 138).
- ^ "Saltuarius kateae". The Queensland Museum. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
- S2CID 220657021.
Further reading
- ISBN 978-0643100350.
- Wilson, Steve; Swan, Gerry (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Fourth Edition. Sydney: New Holland Publishers. 522 pp. ISBN 978-1921517280.
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