Biology:Delma molleri

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Short description: Species of lizard

Delma molleri
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Pygopodidae
Genus: Delma
Species:
D. molleri
Binomial name
Delma molleri
Lütken, 1863
Delma molleri distribution.svg
Range of Delma molleri in Australia.

Delma molleri (commonly known as Gulfs delma and Adelaide delma) is a small [the snout-vent length of the largest specimen measured 111 mm (4.4 in)], limbless lizard found in southern South Australia around the Adelaide Hills,[2][3] and pretty common in Adelaide suburbs.[4] Delma molleri has been recorded from a variety of habitats ranging from grassland to woodland beneath rocks, timber, and rubbish.[5][6][7][3][8][9] The species is oviparous.[2]

The nucleotide (DNA/RNA) and protein sequences of D. molleri have been sourced through the European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) and Universal Protein Resource (UniProt) databases. The identification of the species as an Australian-dwelling organism has been achieved by accessing the Australian Plant Census (APC) and the Australian Faunal Directory (AFD) through the Atlas of Living Australia.[10]

Etymology

The specific name, molleri, is in honor of Danish ship's captain Möller who brought the holotype from Australia.[11]

References

  1. Fenner A, McDonald P, Hutchinson M. Robertson P (2018). "Delma molleri ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T102830838A102830869. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T102830838A102830869.en. Downloaded on 10 February 2019.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Reptile Database.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Shea 1991, pp. 71–90.
  4. Watharow 2011, p. 103.
  5. Cogger 2000, p. 290.
  6. Lütken 1863, pp. 292–311.
  7. Kluge 1976, pp. 1–72.
  8. Hoser 1989, p. 79.
  9. Museum Victoria.
  10. Research Data AU.
  11. Beolens et al. 2011, p. 181.

Sources

Books
Journals and magazines
  • Kluge, Arnold (1976). "Phylogenetic Relationships in the Lizard Family Pygopodidae: An Evaluation of Theory, Methods and Data". Miscellaneous Publications, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan (University of Michigan) (152): 1–72. 
  • Shea, Glenn Michael (1991). "Revisionary Notes on the Genus Delma (Squamata: Pygopodidae) in South Australia and the Northern Territory". Records of the South Australian Museum (Australian Museum) (25): 71–90. 
Web

Wikidata ☰ Q4274510 entry