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Bynoe’s Gecko (Heteronotia binoei), also known as Bynoe’s Prickly Gecko and Common Prickly Gecko, is one of the geckos often seen in gardens, especially under rocks, flower pots and other items left lying undisturbed outside around the home.

Bynoe's Gecko (Heteronotia binoei), Alice Springs NT
Bynoe’s Gecko (Heteronotia binoei), Alice Springs NT

Following Bynoe’s Gecko was in an empty dog water bowl.

The Bynoe’s Gecko is thought to be the most abundant reptiles in the arid areas of Central Australia and townships such as Alice Springs. It is believed that there are several sub species.

Bynoe's Gecko (Heteronotia binoei), Alice Springs NT
Bynoe’s Gecko (Heteronotia binoei), Alice Springs NT

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  • Scientific classification
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Subphylum: Vertebrata
  • Informal: Gnathostomata
  • Class: Reptilia
  • Subclass: Lepidosauria
  • Order: Squamata
  • Suborder: Gekkota
  • Family: Gekkonidae
  • Genus: Heteronotia
  • Species: Heteronotia binoei

Footnote & References

  1. Heteronotia binoei (Gray, 1845), Bynoe’s Gecko, Atlas of Living Australia, https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/5221b51b-4366-449c-8520-5ddc42009150

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