How to Identify Diplodactylidae

Diplodactylidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 32 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Diplodactylidae Species

How to identify Strophurus ciliaris (Boulenger, 1885)

Strophurus ciliaris (Boulenger, 1885)

Strophurus ciliaris (Boulenger, 1885)

Strophurus ciliaris, the northern spiny-tailed gecko, is an arboreal oviparous l…

How to identify Rhacodactylus leachianus (Cuvier, 1829)

Rhacodactylus leachianus (Cuvier, 1829)

Rhacodactylus leachianus (Cuvier, 1829)

Rhacodactylus leachianus is the world's largest extant gecko, native to New Cale…

How to identify Rhynchoedura ornata Günther, 1867

Rhynchoedura ornata Günther, 1867

Rhynchoedura ornata Günther, 1867

Rhynchoedura ornata, the western beaked gecko, is a small nocturnal Australian g…

How to identify Oedura monilis De Vis, 1888

Oedura monilis De Vis, 1888

Oedura monilis De Vis, 1888

Oedura monilis, common names include ocellated velvet gecko, is an Australian ge…

How to identify Diplodactylus furcosus Peters, 1863

Diplodactylus furcosus Peters, 1863

Diplodactylus furcosus Peters, 1863

Diplodactylus furcosus, the Ranges stone or forked gecko, is a gecko species end…

How to identify Naultinus punctatus Gray, 1843

Naultinus punctatus Gray, 1843

Naultinus punctatus Gray, 1843

Naultinus punctatus, the Wellington green gecko, is an arboreal New Zealand geck…

How to identify Woodworthia chrysosiretica (Robb, 1980)

Woodworthia chrysosiretica (Robb, 1980)

Woodworthia chrysosiretica (Robb, 1980)

Woodworthia chrysosiretica, the gold-striped gecko, is a Near Threatened gecko s…

How to identify Strophurus williamsi (Kluge, 1963)

Strophurus williamsi (Kluge, 1963)

Strophurus williamsi (Kluge, 1963)

Strophurus williamsi, the eastern spiny-tailed gecko, is a small Australian geck…

How to identify Naultinus stellatus Hutton, 1872

Naultinus stellatus Hutton, 1872

Naultinus stellatus Hutton, 1872

Naultinus stellatus, the Nelson green/starred gecko, is a viviparous gecko endem…

How to identify Diplodactylus tessellatus (Günther, 1875)

Diplodactylus tessellatus (Günther, 1875)

Diplodactylus tessellatus (Günther, 1875)

Diplodactylus tessellatus, the tessellated gecko, is a small terrestrial nocturn…

How to identify Naultinus elegans Gray, 1842

Naultinus elegans Gray, 1842

Naultinus elegans Gray, 1842

Naultinus elegans, the Auckland green gecko, is a small bright green gecko found…

How to identify Dactylocnemis pacificus (Gray, 1842)

Dactylocnemis pacificus (Gray, 1842)

Dactylocnemis pacificus (Gray, 1842)

Dactylocnemis pacificus, the Pacific gecko, is a gecko species found in New Zeal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Diplodactylidae?

Diplodactylidae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. The distinctive beak structure is formed by projections of the rostral and mental shields, and preanal pores are present. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Diplodactylidae?

Diplodactylidae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. Males have a distinctive paracloacal spur positioned near the top of the hemipenal bulge, next to the hind limb.

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