Nephrurus wheeleri


Nephrurus wheeleri, also known commonly as the banded knob-tailed gecko, the southern banded knob-tailed gecko, and Wheeler's knob-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species, like all species of Nephrurus, is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, wheeleri, is in honor of American entomologist William [Morton Wheeler].

Geographic range

N. wheeleri is found in the Australian state of Western Australia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of N. wheeleri are shrubland and rocky areas.

Reproduction

N. wheeleri is oviparous.