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Rough Knob-tailed Gecko Found in the rocky plains of central Australia. Nocturnal, all rough knob-tailed geckos have a small round knob at the end of their tail which is used as a lure. When threatened will raise its body, arch its back and puff up. It will readily bite. They feed on spiders, scorpions and other smaller geckos. Nephrurus asper,Rough Knobtail Gecko Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Rough Knob-tailed Gecko

Found in the rocky plains of central Australia. Nocturnal, all rough knob-tailed geckos have a small round knob at the end of their tail which is used as a lure. When threatened will raise its body, arch its back and puff up. It will readily bite. They feed on spiders, scorpions and other smaller geckos.

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The Rough Knobtail Gecko

Nephrurus is a genus of eleven species of gecko, commonly known as knob-tailed geckos.

They are easily distinguished by their short bodies, large heads, small legs and short, carrot-shaped tails that often end in a small knob.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Oct 22, 2013. Captured Oct 13, 2013 12:57.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/16s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm