Western Top End Dtella (Gehyra australis)

Western Top End Dtella, a reference photo — Photo: Matt from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Gehyra australis, the Australian house gecko, northern dtella or top-end dtella, is a species of gecko native to northern and eastern Australia. It is also widespread in Indonesia, alongside common house geckos and four-clawed geckos.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Top End Dtella being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Gehyra dubia
Gehyra mutilata
Gehyra oceanica
Hemiphyllodactylus hongkongensis
Gehyra purpurascens

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Gehyra
Species: Gehyra australis

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