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Southern Banded Knob-tailed Gecko
IntermediateNephrurus wheeleri
A knob-tailed gecko from stony country in the Murchison River district of Western Australia, with a short tail ending in a small knob. It is nocturnal and ground-dwelling.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
Few data on lifespan in captivity
Size
Few size data
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Insectivore (crickets, roaches)
About
The southern banded or Wheeler's knob-tailed gecko is a Nephrurus gecko in the family Carphodactylidae. All knob-tailed geckos are endemic to Australia, and this species occurs in the Murchison River district of Western Australia. The species name honors American entomologist William Morton Wheeler. It favors shrubland and rocky areas, especially stony soils around granite outcrops and breakaway country, and is usually active at night in rocky areas with rubble on the ground. By day it can be found sheltering under sheets of tin or iron lying on the soil. It is oviparous. Knob-tailed geckos are named for the small knob at the tip of their short tails. Because subspecies have been used for this species in the past, check how trade names correspond to scientific names. In Japan small numbers of captive-bred animals are sold in specialist shops.
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Lifespan of the Southern Banded Knob-tailed Gecko
As its Japanese name suggests, it has banded markings, but species-specific data on size and lifespan are scarce.
Basic Info
Origin
Murchison River district, Western Australia
Lifespan
Few data on lifespan in captivity
Size
Few size data
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Nephrurus wheeleri Loveridge, 1932
Authority databases: GBIF · The Reptile Database: Nephrurus wheeleri · GBIF: Nephrurus wheeleri
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix III
Listed in CITES Appendix III by Australia (genus-level listing since 22 June 2022). Exports from Australia need an Australian export permit and exports from other countries need a certificate of origin or similar, but no registration is needed to keep or transfer the animal within Japan.
Sources: Species+ (CITES): Nephrurus wheeleri
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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