Diplodactylus tessellatus
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Tessellated Gecko
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With its subtle mottling and perky demeanor, this was one of my favorite Australian nighttime road geckos (a large category indeed).
Printed references:
- Cogger, H. G. 2014. Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition
- Wilson, S. and Swan, G. 2017. A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Fifth Edition