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Basic information

Nephrurus amyae

Centralian Rough Knob-tail gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilySouthern geckos
GenusKnob-tailed geckos
English name
Centralian Rough Knob-tail gecko
Alternative names
Australischer Knopfschwanzgecko, Centralian Rough Knob-tailed Gecko, Grosser Rauer Knopfschwanzgecko
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Desert
Microhabitat
Saxicolous, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 140 mm
Body mass
max 39.8 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 13 years
Activity
Nocturnal
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
0.8–2 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
2–2 individuals
Sex determination
Genetic sex determination
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase