Lepidodactylus mitchelli KRAUS, 2019
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Lepidodactylus mitchelli
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| Higher Taxa | Gekkonidae, Gekkota, Sauria, Squamata (lizards: geckos) |
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| Synonym | Lepidodactylus mitchelli KRAUS 2019: 312 |
| Distribution | Papua New Guinea (Milne Bay Province) Type locality: Boiaboiawaga Island, 10.2096°S, 150.9059°E, sea level, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Reproduction | |
| Types | Holotype. UMMZ 244058 (field tag FK 17164), mature male, collected by F. Kraus and W. Nemani, 20 March 2015. Paratypes (n=7). Same locality as holotype, collected by F. Kraus and D. Mitchell, 25 May 2002 (BPBM 15841–47). |
| Diagnosis | Diagnosis: A medium-sized (adult SVL 35–45.5 mm) species of Lepidodactylus having a subcylindrical tail without a lateral fringe of enlarged scales; 12–14 enlarged scales of pore-bearing series limited to precloacal region, 10–13 precloacal pores in males; 13–17 T4 lamellae, 8–11 T1 lamellae, with 2–3 divided subterminal scansors on T4; lamellae occupying most of toes (T4lamellaeL/T4L = 0.84–0.98); fairly wide toes (T4W/T4L = 0.31–0.40) with moderate webbing (T3T4webL/T4L = 0.13–0.23); row of tiny scales between the precloacal series and either side of the pubic patch; dorsum usually with several irregular dark-brown saddles (wide tan vertebral band in one juvenile); and many posteroventral and plantar scales uniformly brown. Unfortunately we had to temporarily remove additional information as this was scraped by multiple AI companies who sell that data to their customers. These details, e.g. detailed descriptions or comparisons (about 1308 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
| Comment | Habitat: The holotype was collected in a ca. 3-meter-tall Pandanus during the day; the paratypes were taken on the trunks of casuarina trees at night. Vegetation in the center of this island is dominated by Pisonia grandis; the shoreline is dominated by Pandanus, casuarina, and cocos (Fig. 5A in Kraus 2019). |
| Etymology | The name is a genitive honorific for Fred Kraus’ friend, David Mitchell, who has directed a series of conservation organizations in Milne Bay Province for many years, frequently provided logistical support to Kraus’ expeditions in that same province, and helped collect part of the type series. |
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