Uvidicolus
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Uvidicolus sphyrurus

Uvidicolus is a monotypic genus of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The genus contains the sole species Uvidicolus sphyrurus, also known commonly as the border thick-tailed gecko. The species is endemic to Australia.

Appearance

U. sphyrurus may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7 cm (2.8 in).

Distribution

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U. sphyrurus is found in rocky highlands of the Murray-Darling Basin, in New South Wales and southern Queensland, Australia.

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The preferred natural habitats of U. sphyrurus are forest, savanna, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 500–1,200 m (1,600–3,900 ft).

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Mating Habits

U. sphyrurus is oviparous.

References

1. Uvidicolus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uvidicolus
2. Uvidicolus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22733/83321870

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