Delma molleri


Delma molleri, also commonly known as the Gulfs delma and the Adelaide delma, is a species of lizard in the family Pygopodidae. The species is endemic to the Australian state of South Australia.

Description

Delma molleri is a small, limbless lizard. The snout-to-vent length of the largest specimen measured.

Geographic distribution

Delma molleri is found in southern South Australia around the Adelaide Hills, and is relatively abundant in Adelaide suburbs.

Habitat

Delma molleri has been recorded from a variety of habitats ranging from grassland to woodland beneath rocks, timber, and rubbish. The species is oviparous.

Genome

The nucleotide and protein sequences of Delma molleri have been sourced through the European Nucleotide Archive and Universal Protein Resource databases. The identification of the species as an Australian-dwelling organism has been achieved by accessing the Australian Plant Census and the Australian Faunal Directory through the Atlas of Living Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, molleri, is in honor of Danish ship's captain Möller who brought the holotype from Australia.