Eastern Stone Gecko

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Akash Samuel | Akash Samuel | David De Angelis

Diplodactylus vittatus

Body is grey or brown. Zigzagging or straight line along the middle of the back from head to tail. Paler underneath. Up to 5 cm long from snout to vent.

Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Animals
Lizard
Other Common Names
Wood Gecko, Stone Gecko
Biology

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

Flat, short thick tail. Stripe along back.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Diplodactylidae
Genus
Diplodactylus
Species
vittatus

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

When the Eastern Stone Gecko is threatened, this species opens its mouth and stands up on all four legs.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore, insects
Habitat

Found in forests and shrublands.
Native Status
Native to Australia