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Broad-Tailed Gecko

Phyllurus platurus

Photo by BenFenson
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Snout to vent length of 9.5 cm. Total length up to 15 cm. Rocky brown in colour, a flat body and tail.

Habitat:

Rocky areas, particularly in the sandstone outcrops near Sydney. However, it has adapted well to human settlement, finding shelter between bricks, in sheds, woodpiles and garages.

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PublishedNovember 14, 2011

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