Beaked gecko
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Rhynchoedura ornata, commonly known as the Beaked Gecko, is a gecko found throughout a large part of the interior of Australia. It is the only member of the genus Rhynchoedura. Its range covers New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and West Australia.
[edit] Description
It is a small, about 50 mm long nocturnal gecko, preferring desert habitats. The Beaked Gecko is reddish brown with tiny yellow, brown, and white spots. It's favored prey are termites.
The beaked gecko is endangered species, listed as a Schedule 4, requiring an "advanced" license to own and written notice of any transactions involving it, according to Victorian wildlife laws.
