General Description
Body patterned with pale brown or grey patches with dark brown edges. Up to 6 cm long (snout-vent).
Biology
Tree Dtellas climb about the trees and also shelter between rocks on the ground. They can be found in houses.
Distribution
In Papua New Guinea and throughout mainland Australia.
Habitat
Dry areas of woodlands, shrublands and rocky outcrops.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Dark brown with light grey patches.
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Colours
Brown, Grey
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Maximum Size
6 cm
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Habitats
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Diet Categories
Invertebrates, Insects
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Duméril & Bibron, 1836)
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Common Name
Tree Dtella
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Species Name
variegata