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A head close-up of a marbled gecko (Christinus marmoratus).Note the pads on its feet. Adults reach an average (snout-vent) length of 50mm, and weigh about 2.5g. [8] C. marmoratus have fat reserves in their tails, [9] which can be disconnected from their body when threatened, to aid in escape.
The dubious dtella, native Australian house gecko, or dubious four-clawed gecko (Gehyra dubia) is a species of gecko in the genus Gehyra, native to Northeastern Australia (Queensland and northern New South Wales as well as islands of the Great Barrier Reef and the Torres Strait). [2]
Australia has over 860 species, a large number in comparison to other continents; for example, North America's total is about 280. [1] The most species-rich group is Squamata, the snakes and lizards. They are especially diverse in the arid areas of Australia, where other fauna are scarcer.
Like most geckos, they are tolerating of young and will share their microhabitat with them for long periods of time. [8] G. versicolor have limited dispersal movements. [8] The largest movements occur when the female deposit their eggs within a different microhabitat. [8] Young also disperse when finding vacant and suitable microhabitats. [8]
In Australia, S. williamsi is found in north-eastern New South Wales, Queensland, south-eastern South Australia, and north-western Victoria. [1] [2] The map below shows a patchy distribution of the species distributed throughout the east of the continent as far north as Cairs in QLD, as south as Adelaide in SA and as west as Bourke in NSW. The ...
The Diplodactylidae are a family in the suborder Gekkota (geckos), with over 150 species in 25 genera. [2] These geckos occur in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. [3] [4] Diplodactylids are the most ecologically diverse and widespread family of geckos in both Australia and New Caledonia, and are the only family of geckos found in New Zealand.
Pages in category "Geckos of Australia" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 209 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Strophurus Elderi Distribution - Atlas of Living Australia records. Strophurus elderi, also known commonly as the jewelled gecko, is a terrestrial, nocturnal species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. [3] Previously classified within the genus Diplodactylus, S. elderi is one of 22 geckos belonging to the genus Strophurus. [4]