Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella
Gehyra pamela
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusGehyra (Dtellas)
- SpeciesGehyra pamela (Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella)
About the Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella
Gehyra pamela, also known commonly as the Arnhemland watercourse dtella or the Arnhem Land spotted dtella, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the Northern Territory in Australia.
The specific name, pamela, is in honor of Pamela King, who is the wife of taxon author Max King. Gehyra pamela is part of the Gehyra australis species complex. G. pamela is oviparous. Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. ISBN 978-0643100350.
King M (1982). "Karyotypic Evolution in Gehyra (Gekkonidae: Reptilia) II. A New Species from the Alligator Rivers Region in Northern Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology 30 (1): 93–101. (Gehyra pamela, new species).
Wilson, Steve; Swan, Gerry (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Fourth Edition. Sydney: New Holland Publishers. 522 pp. ISBN 978-1921517280. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella in Kakadu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella in Kakadu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella in Kakadu National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Arnhem Land Spotted Dtella in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.