Is louisiadensis still considered a seperate specie fron irianjayensis? I have a reverse trio of the latter and a chance to buy a large group of the former. Would be interested in splitting louisiadensis with someone.
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Cyrtodactylus technical question
lamarr
Sep 04, 2003 05:51 AM
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desertgecko
Sep 05, 2003 05:51 AM
According to the EMBL reptile database, they both separate species! Heres a quote explaing the difference;
'From Cyrtodactylus louisiadensis (DE VIS, 1892) Cyrtodactylus irianjayaensis sp. n. differs by fewer tubercles on the back, fewer tubercles on the lateral fold and fewer praeanals pores." (from Rösler's abstract). "This species is well known in the pet trade as the New Guinea phase of Cytodactylus louisiadensis." (Boris Klusmeyer, pers. comm.)'
http://www.embl-heidelberg.de/~uetz/livingreptiles.html
Hope this is usefull in some way 
Claire
PS: i would love to share some louisiadensis with you but i doubt you could get them to the UK 
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