title: Strophurus horneri
text: # Strophurus horneri
  
  Strophurus horneri, also known commonly as the Arnhem phasmid gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, horneri, is in honour of Australian zoologist Paul Horner who is a Curator Emeritus of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  S. horneri is found in Northern Territory of northern Australia.
  
  ## Description
  
  S. horneri is narrow-headed and slender-bodied. Its dorsal colouration consists of four broad yellow stripes on a brown or grayish ground colour. A small species, its snout-to-vent length is only about 3.5 cm (1.4 in).
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred habitat of S. horneri is grassland.
  
  