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Tesselated Gecko (Diplodactylus tessellatus)

Tesselated Gecko

Diplodactylus tessellatus

About the Tesselated Gecko

Diplodactylus tessellatus, commonly known as the tessellated gecko, is a small terriestrial lizard found distributed in inland New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and the north western corner of Victoria. The tessellated gecko is one of 26 species in the genus Diplodactylus all of which are confined to continental Australia. A small gecko varying in colour from grey to rich reddish-brown with a highly variable dorsal pattern.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Tesselated Gecko?

The scientific name of the Tesselated Gecko is Diplodactylus tessellatus.

How many Tesselated Gecko sightings have been recorded?

470 observations of the Tesselated Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

470 observations on iNaturalist
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