Southern leaf-tailed gecko
A species of Forest leaf-tailed geckos Scientific name : Saltuarius swaini Genus : Forest leaf-tailed geckos
Southern leaf-tailed gecko, A species of Forest leaf-tailed geckos
Scientific name: Saltuarius swaini
Genus: Forest leaf-tailed geckos
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Description
Saltuarius swaini, also known as the southern leaf-tailed gecko or Border Ranges leaf-tailed gecko is endemic to Australia. where it is found in coastal mountain ranges of southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. It inhabits rainforests and lives inside large tree root systems and hollows of strangler figs.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
The diet of southern leaf-tailed gecko largely consists of arthropods, concentrating predominantly on insects and small spiders. With its prehensile tail, it adeptly snags its prey often during nocturnal hours.
Appearance
Southern leaf-tailed gecko is a medium-sized gecko with a slender body and fine, rough skin. Its most distinctive feature is its coloration: primarily grey, with contrasting black and white bands running along the body, up to its small tail. It has no remarkable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Notably, it also exhibits a large head relative to its body, and large eyes with vertical pupils that enhance its nocturnal vision.
Behavior
Southern leaf-tailed gecko is a nocturnal, arboreal creature, noted for its slow, deliberate movements and adept climbing abilities, utilising its long limbs and prehensile tail. This solitary species is primarily insectivorous, applying a sit-and-wait tactic. Its cryptic coloration serves as effective camouflage among tree barks, aiding in evasion of predators and stealth during hunting.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Australian leaf-tailed Species
Southern leaf-tailed gecko 
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