Search AROD:
AROD > Reptiles / Squamata / Gekkonidae / Diplodactylus / Western fat-tailed gecko

<- Diplodactylus calcicolus ->   <- Diplodactylus barraganae ->  

Western fat-tailed gecko

western fat-tailed gecko (Diplodactylus bilybara)
Hamersley Range, Western Australia
Photo © Jordan de Jong
Diplodactylus bilybara - Couper, Pepper & Oliver, 2014
Pronunciation  DIP-low-DAK-till-us  
Etymology  Diplodactylus: 'double-toe'.1
bilybara: "Refers to the Pilbara region where this species occurs. The name Pilbara is said to be derived from the Aboriginal word bilybara, meaning 'dry' in the languages of the Nyamal and Banyjima people."2
Other names  Diplodactylus conspicillatus 
 
Snout-to-vent length
Species avg: 6.3 cm
Reproduction
Oviparous
Clutch size
2
Description Distribution Natural history Conservation Further information More photos

Range

"Occurs in the Carnarvon, west Pilbara and west Gascoyne regions along the central west coast of Western Australia".2

Found in the following Australian states/territories

Western Australia

Habitat

"It is most abundant on less rocky habitats such as Triodia sandplains and Mulga woodlands on sandy loam substrates (B. Maryan pers. com.)."2

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:
  Diplodactylus bilybara at the Australian Reptile Online Database. Last updated 2017-11-02 00:52:43.
  Retrieved from http://arod.com.au/arod/?species=Diplodactylus+bilybara on the 19th of March, 2024.
Before citing information contained in AROD, please read our Citing AROD page.

Copyright notice
This page, its content and layout are copyright © 2007-2024 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.
Home
AROD | Reptile Info | About | Contact | In the wild | Reviews