Delma molleri LÜTKEN, 1863
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Higher Taxa | Pygopodidae, Gekkota, Sauria, Squamata (lizards) |
Subspecies | |
Common Names | E: Gulfs Delma |
Synonym | Delma Mölleri LÜTKEN 1863: 296 Delma molleri — KLUGE 1974: 105 Delma molleri — SHEA 1991: 86 Delma molleri — KLUGE 1993 Delma molleri — COGGER 2000: 290 Delma molleri — WILSON & SWAN 2010 |
Distribution | Australia (South Australia) Type locality: unknown, restricted to one mi NE of Tea Tree Gully, S. A. by Kluge (1974). |
Reproduction | oviparous |
Types | Holotype: ZMUC (also as UZM) R3503 |
Diagnosis | Diagnosis: Molleri differs from all other species in the genus Delma in possessing the following combination of character states: a) usually five loreal scales, b) usually five anterior orbital scales, c) almost always four frontal scales, d) fourth supralabial below orbit, e) usually 14 gular scales, f) ventral scales in males average 72.7, in females 76.1, g) usually 18 midbody scale rows, h) one pair of ventral body scales enlarged, i) three preanal scales, j) dorsal head bands almost always present, k) throat immaculate, 1) dorsal and ventral body pattern usually absent (Figs. 65-8). (Kluge 1974) Additional details (1531 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
Comment | Habitat: The lizard has been recorded from a variety of habitats ranging from grassland to woodland beneath rocks, timber and rubbish (Shea, 1991). Limb morphology: Limbless. |
Etymology | Named after the collector of the type, “Möller”. |
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