Nephrurus deleani


Nephrurus deleani, also known commonly as the acacia knob-tailed gecko, the Pernatty knob-tail, and the Pernatty knob-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, deleani, is in honor of Australian statistician Steven Delean, who collected the holotype.

Geographic range

N. deleani is found in the Australian state of South Australia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of N. deleani is coastal sand dunes.

Reproduction

N. deleani is oviparous.