Range

Australia is the native home of the centralian rough knob-tail gecko. Here they live in the center of the country in small areas of the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Habitat

Centralian rough knob-tail geckoes are found in deserts, rocky areas, dry woodlands and dry grasslands.

They will shelter under the rock crevices and rocky slabs.

Reproduction

Breeding takes place from October to March in the wild.

During mating the smaller male will virtually climb on the back of the female to allow them to mate.

The female will lay a clutch of two eggs a month after a successful mating. Females may lay multiple clutches within one breeding season.

These eggs incubate for two to three months before they hatch. After hatching they are responsible for their own care.

Behavior

Their most notable vocalization is a rasping bark.

During the day the centralian rough knob-tail gecko will shelter under a rocky slab. They emerge at night to find food.

Predators and Threats

Unlike many other gecko species they are unable to drop their tail if threatened. Instead they will growl and bark to defend themselves.

Humans present no major threat to the centralian rough knob tail gecko. Small numbers are traded in the pet trade but the majority of these come from captive bred individuals.

They are found in a number of protected reserves.

Quick facts

They are the largest member of the knob-tail gecko group.