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Wyberba leaf-tailed gecko

Wyberba leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius wyberba)

Girraween NP, Qld
Photo © David Fischer

Saltuarius wyberba - Couper, Schneider & Covacevich, 1997

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Snout-to-vent length

Species avg:

10.9 cm

Reproduction
Oviparous

Clutch size

2

Description	Distribution	Natural history	Conservation	Further information	More photos
Description Smooth throat scales. Rostral shield usually contacts nostril. Moving dorsally from infralabials, scales on sides of snout transition from large to small. No preanal pores. Dorsal surfaces of toes usually have large spinose tubercles. Similar species Taxonomic notes A population of geckos that is currently assigned to this species and located approximately 145km south-west of Girraween National Park may represent a different species. About this map Range From Girraween in Queensland, south to Gibraltar Range in New South Wales. Found in the following Australian states/territories New South Wales, Queensland Habitat Granite outcrops in open forests. Recorded from the following parks/reserves Girraween National Park - Queensland The following sources may have been consulted when the above list was compiled: Environmental Protection Agency (2008). Wildlife Online (Database). Environmental Protection Agency, Brisbane. Available: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife_online/index.html Accessed: 28 March 2007 Natural history Diet Captive care Conservation status This species does not appear to be listed as of conservation concern. General threats General threats to reptiles, and indeed all native wildlife, include: habitat loss from land clearing - it is estimated that between 1997 and 1999 in Queensland, 89 million reptiles were killed each year due to land clearing (Cogger et al. 2003) habitat degradation by introduced species such as cattle and rabbits - do your bit: eat roo not beef! habitat modification caused by global climate change death on roads feral predators such as dogs, cats, pigs and foxes the introduced cane toad emerging diseases Note: these are general threats and may not apply to this particular species. How you can help There are many ways you can help our reptiles. Here are my top three suggestions: donate to a habitat restoration organisation ensure your carbon footprint is as small as possible donate to another habitat restoration organisation References Additional links Note: the links below are automatically generated. Some may not take you to useful information. Google searches - web \| images \| scholar Search The University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web Search Wikipedia for Saltuarius wyberba Wyberba leaf-tailed gecko at The TIGR Reptile Database
Notes and disclaimer This information may not be complete. While all care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this page, primary sources should always be consulted for definitive information. Animals have an endearing habit of disobeying the rules, so the information on this page should be interpreted with a degree of flexibility. The author and site operator accepts no responsibility for any losses or damages incurred through using this web site or the information contained herein. Don't get bitten by anything! This page may be cited as: Saltuarius wyberba at the Australian Reptile Online Database. Last updated 2011-12-26 13:17:26. Retrieved from http://arod.ugmedia.com.au/arod/?species=Saltuarius+wyberba on the 18th of May, 2012. Before citing information contained in AROD, please read our Citing AROD page. Copyright notice This page, its content and layout are copyright © 2007-2012 Stewart Macdonald / Ug Media, unless otherwise stated. All photographs in The Australian Reptile Online Database are © the photographer and may not be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of the photographer. No part of The Australian Reptile Online Database may be reproduced without written permission from Stewart Macdonald.

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