Strophurus taenicauda
Strophurus taenicauda, also known commonly as the golden spiny-tailed gecko or the golden-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to eastern Australia. Three subspecies are recognized.
Geographic range
S. taenicauda is found in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia.Habitat
The preferred habitats of S. taenicauda are shrubland and forest, especially areas including the white cypress.Defense mechanism
The golden-tailed gecko can produce a spray of foul-smelling liquid from its tail as an anti-predator adaptation.Reproduction
S. taenicauda is oviparous.Subspecies
The following three subspecies, including the nominotypical subspecies, are recognized as being valid.- Strophurus taenicauda albiocularis
- Strophurus taenicauda taenicauda
- Strophurus taenicauda triaureus