The Tessellated Gecko is a small, ground-dwelling gecko from the arid interior which seldom grows to more than 8 cm long. Its back colour varies from a uniform reddish brown to a mottled grey and minor spotting may be present on the tail and over the shoulder. The scales on its short, fat tail are different to those on the rest of the body. This gecko is nocturnal, sheltering by day in mud cracks or under stones. Distribution of the Tessellated Gecko in Australia.

 

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