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Prickly Gecko , Bynoe's Gecko
Heteronotia binoei
Family :"Geckos"
 Gekkonidae
Description :Body 5cm with a long cylindrical tail. Grey to brown, dark and pale flecked with broken bands usually present. Back has scattered, enlarged scales. Nocturnal. Eats insects.
Typical Habitat :Open forest and woodland.
Distribution :All mainland states. In QLD., from Cooktown to Sarina.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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