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Kimberley Plateau Dtella

Gehyra occidentalis

Photo by JackWanamaker
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Field Notes

Description:

Here is a rare gecko found only in the northwest corner of the Kimberly. This one is about 3 inches snout to vent and tan/brown in color with sticky pads and long thick tail.

Habitat:

Found him on the beach near the mangrove, although this species is most often found in dry rocky areas inland.

Notes:

Because human campsites draw so many flies in this area, they also draw lizards.

Species ID Suggestions

Kimberley Plateau dtella

Gehyra occidentalis

Reference Link
Scott Frazier
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Comments (6)
JackWanamaker
S Frazier, any ideas on this one? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/18021221
JackWanamaker
Thanks S Frazier for the ID and info, I think i've got it sorted now.
Scott Frazier
Gehyra occidentalis: average Snout to Vent Length (SVL) 2.8 inches (7 cm), Gehyra spheniscus: maximum SVL 1.8 inches (4.6 cm). Sorry, I want to be sure I understand, when you say * 6" from snout to tail, the tail being half of that length * are you saying the gecko was 6 inches long total? That would seem fit Gehyra occidentalis and not fit Gehyra spheniscus.
JackWanamaker
Thanks for the suggestions, both seem very close! With the variability of patterns its tough to determine from the photo. The length was about 6" from snout to tail, the tail being half of that length.
Scott Frazier
If I had a second choice it would be Gehyra spheniscus. When you say 6", is that snout-vent length or total length (including tail)?

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PublishedFebruary 18, 2013

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