Short-tailed striped gecko


The short-tailed striped gecko '', also known commonly as McMillan's spiny-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, mcmillani, is in honor of Australian entomologist Robert Peter McMillan.

Geographic distribution

In Australia, Strophurus mcmillani is found in extreme northwestern Northern Territory and in Western Australia.

Habitat

The natural habitats of Strophurus mcmillani are grassland and rocky areas.

Description

Strophurus mcmillani has an average snout-to-vent length of, and the average tail length is 61% of the SVL. Dorsally and laterally, it is olive grey, with dark brown and white stripes.

Reproduction

Strophurus mcmillani is oviparous.