Northern velvet gecko
# Northern velvet gecko

The northern velvet gecko (Oedura castelnaui) is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Queensland in Australia.

## Etymology

The specific name, castelnaui, is in honor of French naturalist Francis de Laporte de Castelnau.

## Geographic range

O. castelnaui is found on the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of O. castelnaui are forest and savanna.

## Reproduction

O. castelnaui is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs, which have a parchment-like shell, and hatch in 60 days.

