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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 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.
The geckos, Oedura ocellata Boulenger and the Heteronotia binoei (Gray) compete for the same macrohabitat but have different microhabitat and food resources. [8] Termites are a competing native species with the G. versicolor as they degrade microhabitats used by the gecko.
Strophurus intermedius, also known commonly as the eastern spiny-tailed gecko or the southern spiny-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae.The species is endemic to semi-arid regions of Australia in New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia, in mallee shrubland and woodland habitats.
In Australia introduced species have caused the greatest number of extinctions. Exotic feral animals such as cats can have a negative effect on terrestrial geckos with mortality rates often correlating with predation at night. Ground foraging species such as D. tessellatus can often fall prey to an unsuspecting cat that has adapted to its ...
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]
Nephrurus levis, commonly known as the three-lined knob-tailed gecko, smooth knob-tailed gecko, or common knob-tailed gecko, is a native Australian gecko species.The smooth knob-tailed gecko is part of the Carphodactylidae family, [2] a family endemic to Australia. [3]
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 .