Southern knob-tailed gecko
A species of Knob-tailed geckos Scientific name : Nephrurus stellatus Genus : Knob-tailed geckos
Southern knob-tailed gecko, A species of Knob-tailed geckos
Scientific name: Nephrurus stellatus
Genus: Knob-tailed geckos
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Description
Nephrurus stellatus, also known as the stellate knob-tailed gecko, starry knob-tailed gecko, or southern knob-tailed gecko, is a species of gecko in the family Carphodactylidae. It is endemic to southern Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Southern knob-tailed gecko is an insectivorous species with a predilection for small arthropods. The primary constituents of its diet include spiders and insects, with a special preference for beetles and moth larvae.
Appearance
Southern knob-tailed gecko is a small, robust gecko with a short broad body covered in bumpy scales. Its skin usually ranges from shades of pale yellow to tan, with distinct darker geometric patterns down the length of its back. Unlike other geckos, this species has an eyelid-like structure and a short, wide tail which can thicken with stored fat. There are no significant differences in appearance between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Southern knob-tailed gecko is a nocturnal gecko, emerging from burrows to hunt insects by night. Exclusively terrestrial, it accommodates the arid climate by maintaining a low metabolic rate and moisture-conserving habits. This species is primarily solitary, exhibiting aggression toward conspecifics. Their territorial behavior involves scent marking using cloacal secretions.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Australian leaf-tailed Genus
Knob-tailed geckos Species
Southern knob-tailed gecko 
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