Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko)
Common name: Southern Marbled Gecko
SVL: 50mm
Southern Marbled Gecko is one of three species of marbled gecko (Christinus) found in Australia. It is commonly found in aggregations of up to ten individuals - most aggregations contain one male. It is often found under the thick exfoliating bark of large eucalyptus trees during the daytime.
For more information on geckos, please read the general note on Monitors & Geckos.
Distribution: It is widespread southern Australia. Common in lowland areas in Canberra.
Christinus marmoratus is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Albury, Wodonga | Central West NSW | Greater Melbourne | Barwon South West | Loddon Mallee
No sightings currently exist.
Species information
- Christinus marmoratus Scientific name
- Southern Marbled Gecko Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 824m Recorded at altitude
- 319 images trained Machine learning
