4,248 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Turniptail Gecko
Thecadactylus rapicauda
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phyllodactylidae ›Genus: Thecadactylus
About
The turnip-tailed gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda) is a species of gecko widely distributed from Mexico southward through Central America and into South America as far south as Brazil, and on many islands in the Lesser Antilles. It was long thought to be the only member of its genus, until T. solimoensis was described in 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Turniptail Gecko is Thecadactylus rapicauda.
- The Northern Turniptail Gecko has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Northern Turniptail Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Turniptail Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Turniptail Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Northern Turniptail Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
- Northern Turniptail Gecko belongs to the family Phyllodactylidae.
- Northern Turniptail Gecko belongs to the genus Thecadactylus.