Suborder Sauria Higher classification Christinus Order Scaled reptiles | Subphylum Vertebrata Infraorder Gekkota Subfamily Gekkoninae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
Similar Christinus, Lord Howe Island skink, Lepidodactylus listeri, Dubious dtella, Christinus marmoratus | ||
Christinus guentheri is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae (geckos). The species is endemic to two Australian islands, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island, and has a common name Lord Howe Island southern gecko.
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Taxonomy
The first description of C. guentheri was by Boulenger, in 1885, as Phyllodactylus guentheri.
Etymology
The specific epithet, guentheri, commemorates German-born British zoologist Albert Günther.
Conservation status
C. guentheri is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, and by the Australian government's EPBC act.
References
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