Southern rock dtella
A species of Dtellas Scientific name : Gehyra lazelli Genus : Dtellas
Southern rock dtella, A species of Dtellas
Scientific name: Gehyra lazelli
Genus: Dtellas
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Description General Info
Description
Gehyra lazelli is a species of gecko in the genus Gehyra, native to Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Southern rock dtella primarily feed on small arthropods, especially insects, which constitute the majority of their diet. They display a preference for soft-bodied prey, such as caterpillars and spiders, capitalizing on their nocturnal activity.
Appearance
Southern rock dtella is a small to medium-sized gecko with a semi-squat body shape. It possesses a soft, granular skin punctuated by larger, keeled tubercles. Its base color is gray to light brown, usually with darker blotches scattered across the dorsal surface. Southern rock dtella exhibits no evident horns, wings, or unusual tail modifications. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Southern rock dtella is a solitary, nocturnal gecko, observed to be largely arboreal. It is a passive forager, consuming mostly insects. Unique behavior includes vocalization during mating and distress. Displaying a territorial nature, southern rock dtella conspicuously marks its home range on tree trunks and engages in combative behaviors to discourage intruders.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Dtellas Species
Southern rock dtella