Eastern spiny-tailed gecko
A species of Spiny-tailed geckos Scientific name : Strophurus williamsi Genus : Spiny-tailed geckos
Eastern spiny-tailed gecko, A species of Spiny-tailed geckos
Scientific name: Strophurus williamsi
Genus: Spiny-tailed geckos
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Description General Info
Description
Strophurus williamsi, also known as the eastern spiny-tailed gecko or soft-spined gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Eastern spiny-tailed gecko is primarily an insectivores species. It predominantly consumes small arthropods, with a particular preference for ants and termites, which it hunts during the night.
Appearance
Eastern spiny-tailed gecko is a small gecko with a cylindrical body and soft, granular scales. Its coloration varies from pale grey to rich caramel, often marked with irregular dark spots or stripes. Notably, it features a prehensile tail studded with rows of spiny scales. No significant differences are observed due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Eastern spiny-tailed gecko is a nocturnal gecko known for its distinct tail-waving and anointing behaviors. Characteristically solitary, it is found in rocky outcrops, where it exhibits specialized adhesive qualities in its footpads for climbing. Displaying territorial behavior, males spray secretions from glandular pores to mark territories.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Australasian geckos Genus
Spiny-tailed geckos Species
Eastern spiny-tailed gecko 
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