Northern leaf-tail gecko
A species of Forest leaf-tailed geckos, Also known as Leaf-tailed gecko Scientific name : Saltuarius cornutus Genus : Forest leaf-tailed geckos
Northern leaf-tail gecko, A species of Forest leaf-tailed geckos
Also known as:
Leaf-tailed gecko
Scientific name: Saltuarius cornutus
Genus: Forest leaf-tailed geckos
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Description General Info
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Description
The northern leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) is a species of the genus Saltuarius, the Australian leaf-tailed geckos.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Northern leaf-tail gecko is a nocturnal insectivore, primarily consuming arthropods. Its diet is dominated by invertebrates like spiders, beetles, and small moths. It is also known to occasionally consume small lizards and fruit.
Appearance
Northern leaf-tail gecko is a medium-sized, leaf-tailed gecko. Its body is laterally compressed with a prehensile tail, which is significantly wider at the base. It has granular skin, predominantly grey-brown with a cryptic pattern that assists in camouflage against bark. It features distinctive, conical tubercles above its eyes resembling blunt horns. Its size and colouration remain largely consistent across its lifespan, with negligible differences between genders.
Behavior
Northern leaf-tail gecko is a nocturnal, arboreal species known for its precise and slow movements mimicking shifting leaves for camouflage. It displays territorial behaviour, actively defending its space from intruders. It is solitary outside of pairing during the breeding season, with males often actively searching for females.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Australian leaf-tailed Species
Northern leaf-tail gecko 
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