Western Shield spiny-tailed gecko


The Western Shield spiny-tailed gecko, also known commonly as Wellington's spiny-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, wellingtonae, is in honor of Betty D. Wellington of Mount Helena, Western Australia.

Geographic range

S. wellingtonae is found in western Western Australia.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. wellingtonae are grassland and savanna.

Description

A large species for its genus, S. wellingtonae may attain a snout-to-vent length of, and a total length of.

Reproduction

S. wellingtonae is oviparous.