Thecadactylus
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Thecadactylus is a gekko
genus
from the tropical Americas
. It belongs to the gecko family
Phyllodactylidae
. Until 2007, it was believed to be monotypic
. Then however, the population from upstream southern Amazonia was discovered to be very distinct and must have been isolated for so long as to form a new species
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Gekko
Gekko is a genus of colorful and diverse Southeast Asian geckos commonly known as true geckos or calling geckos. Although species such as the Tokay Gecko are very widespread and common, some species in the same genus have a very small range and are considered rare or endangered.-External links:* ...
genus
Genus
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from the tropical Americas
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
. It belongs to the gecko family
Family
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Phyllodactylidae
Phyllodactylidae
The Phyllodactylidae are a family of geckos consisting of approximately distributed throughout the New World, North Africa, Europe and the Middle East...
. Until 2007, it was believed to be monotypic
Monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group with only one biological type. The term's usage differs slightly between botany and zoology. The term monotypic has a separate use in conservation biology, monotypic habitat, regarding species habitat conversion eliminating biodiversity and...
. Then however, the population from upstream southern Amazonia was discovered to be very distinct and must have been isolated for so long as to form a new species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
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- Thecadactylus rapicauda Houttuyn, 1782 – (Northern) Turniptail Gecko
- Thecadactylus solimoensis Bergmann & Russell, 2007 – Southern Turniptail Gecko