Giant Cave Gecko
Pseudothecadactylus lindneri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDiplodactylidae (Australasian Geckos)
- GenusPseudothecadactylus (Giant Cave Geckos)
- SpeciesPseudothecadactylus lindneri (Giant Cave Gecko)
About the Giant Cave Gecko
The giant cave gecko (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri), also known commonly as the northern giant cave gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia. The specific name, lindneri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist David A. Lindner.
Adults of P. lindneri usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 9.5 cm (3.7 in). The dorsal coloration is dark purplish brown, with lighter irregular crossbands. The crossbands are pale orange to cream-colored, and often do not meet neatly in the middle.
P. lindneri is found in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. The preferred natural habitat of P. lindneri is caves and crevices in sandstone escarpments. P. lindneri is oviparous. Cogger HG (1975). "New lizards of the genus Pseudothecadactylus (Lacertilia: Gekkonidae) from Arnhem Land and northwestern Australia". Records of the Australian Museum 30 (3): 87–97. (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri, new species).
Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Giant Cave Gecko 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 Giant Cave Gecko in Kakadu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Giant Cave Gecko sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Giant Cave Gecko in Kakadu National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Giant Cave Gecko in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.