Western spiny-tailed gecko
A species of Spiny-tailed geckos Scientific name : Strophurus strophurus Genus : Spiny-tailed geckos
Western spiny-tailed gecko, A species of Spiny-tailed geckos
Scientific name: Strophurus strophurus
Genus: Spiny-tailed geckos
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Description
The western spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus strophurus) is a species of gecko in the genus Strophurus, endemic to Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
The diet of western spiny-tailed gecko majorly consists of arthropods, particularly insects. Specifically adapted to a nocturnal lifestyle, it feeds primarily on ants, beetles, and spiders, utilizing its adhesive tongue.
Appearance
Western spiny-tailed gecko is a small, cylindrical-bodied gecko, typically measuring up to 60mm in length. Its coarse, granular skin is mostly pale grey, overlaid with darker bands and spots. The tail displays the most distinct pattern; adorned with sharp, extendable spines and ringed with contrasting dark and light stripes that become prominent when threatened. The species lacks any significant dimorphism, meaning males and females are quite similar in appearance.
Behavior
Western spiny-tailed gecko is a nocturnal and arboreal species, typically solitary but social during the mating season. Its diet entails insects and nectar, adopting an active foraging strategy at night. Western spiny-tailed gecko displays territorial behaviors, marking physical boundaries using secretions from its tail gland. Predominantly it uses unique defensive mechanisms like spurting sticky tail secretions on predators and feigning death for survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Australasian geckos Genus
Spiny-tailed geckos Species
Western spiny-tailed gecko 
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