Underwoodisaurus
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Underwoodisaurus is a small genus
of Australian Gekkonidae, described as thick-tailed geckos, rarely seen outside their native habitat.
The genus has a complex taxonomic history, but the currently accepted taxonomic concept follows & (2011), with a second species subsequently recognised by & (2011). Reptile systematists nowadays recognise a distinct family, Carphodactylidae
, for this and some related genera.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of Australian Gekkonidae, described as thick-tailed geckos, rarely seen outside their native habitat.
The genus has a complex taxonomic history, but the currently accepted taxonomic concept follows & (2011), with a second species subsequently recognised by & (2011). Reptile systematists nowadays recognise a distinct family, Carphodactylidae
Carphodactylidae
The Carphodactylidae are a family of geckos consisting of 28 described species. All species occur in Australia.The following genera are considered members of the Carphodactylidae: Carphodactylus, Nephrurus, Orraya, Phyllurus, Saltuarius, Underwoodisaurus, and Uvidicolus....
, for this and some related genera.
Species of genus Underwoodisaurus
- Thick-tailed barking gecko, Underwoodisaurus miliiUnderwoodisaurus miliiUnderwoodisaurus milii is a species of Gekkonidae also classified as Nephrurus milii. It is commonly known as the thick-tailed or barking gecko. These names come from its distinctive plump tail and sharp, barking defensive call....
- Pilbara barking gecko, Underwoodisaurus seorsus & , 2011