Beaked Gecko
Rhynchoedura ornata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDiplodactylidae (Australasian Geckos)
- GenusRhynchoedura (Beaked Geckos)
- SpeciesRhynchoedura ornata (Beaked Gecko)
About the Beaked Gecko
The western beaked gecko (Rhynchoedura ornata) is a species of gecko found throughout the interior of Australia. The species was first described by Albert Günther in 1867. It is placed in the Rhynchoedura genus, which are found throughout Australasia. This group shares characteristics with several species of Diplodactylus, the conspicillatus group, Glen Storr has suggested that these could be transferred to this genus.
Many of the characters of this species are found in Diplodactylus stenodactylus, their appearance, habitat and distribution, and Diplodactylus pulcher has a similar snout and vertebrae. Synonyms for this species include Diplodactylus paraornatus and Rhynchoedura ormsbyi published by Wells & Wellington.
Research into the phylogenetic relationships of Diplodactylus has identified two clades, and the resurrection of Lucasium has been proposed. Rhynchoedura was found to be distinct from D. byrnei, D. steindachneri and the stenodactylus group, but may be considered as a sister group to these.
It is a small nocturnal gecko up to 95 millimetres, snout vent length to 50 mm, with a long slender tail. The snout is narrow and beak-like, its characteristic... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Beaked Gecko in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Beaked Gecko in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Beaked Gecko sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Beaked Gecko in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Beaked Gecko in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.