Giant cave gecko


The giant cave gecko '', also known commonly as the northern giant cave gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, lindneri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist David A. Lindner.

Description

Adults of P. lindneri usually have a snout-to-vent length of about. 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.

Geographic range

P. lindneri is found in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. lindneri is caves and crevices in sandstone escarpments.

Reproduction

P. lindneri is oviparous.