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Broad-Tailed Gecko

Phyllurus platurus

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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1 Comment

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Super!

BenFenson
Spotted by
BenFenson

2100, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Nov 14, 2011
Submitted on Nov 14, 2011

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