Eastern Spiny-tailed Gecko

Eastern Spiny-tailed Gecko
Eastern Spiny-tailed Gecko
Eastern Spiny-tailed Gecko
Eastern Spiny-tailed Gecko
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Strophurus intermedius


Body grey. Two lines of orange-brown scales along the back. Inside of the mouth is blue-black. Up to 7 cm long from snout to vent.


Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Biology

Oviparous (egg laying) with a clutch size of two.

Distinctive Markings

Fat, spiny tail.

Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Diplodactylidae
Genus
Strophurus
Species
intermedius

Eastern Spiny-tailed Gecko's mainly live in trees, but they can also be found in spinifex grass.


Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore

Habitat

Found in dry areas, including shrublands and mallee woodlands.

Native Status
Native to Australia