Smooth Knob-tailed Gecko (Nephrurus laevissimus)

Smooth Knob-tailed Gecko, a reference photo — Photo: Matt from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Nephrurus laevissimus, also known as the smooth knob-tailed gecko , is a species of gecko. Like all species of Nephrurus, it is endemic to Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Smooth Knob-tailed Gecko 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

Nephrurus levis
Nephrurus stellatus
Pachydactylus rangei
Chondrodactylus angulifer

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Carphodactylidae
Genus: Nephrurus
Species: Nephrurus laevissimus

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