Knob-tailed gecko

Lizards of this genus are easily distinguished by their short bodies, large heads, small legs, and short, carrot-shaped tails that often end in a small knob. ==Species==

The following 11 species are recognized as being valid. • Nephrurus amyae – Centralian rough knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus asper – rough knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus cinctus – northern banded knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus deleani – Pernatty knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus eromanga • Nephrurus laevissimus – smooth knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus levis – smooth knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus levis levis • Nephrurus levis occidentalis • Nephrurus levis pilbarensis • Nephrurus sheai – Kimberley rough knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus stellatus – stellate knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus vertebralis – midline knob-tailed gecko • Nephrurus wheeleri – banded knob-tailed gecko The former Nephrurus milii , is now Underwoodisaurus milii – barking gecko. ==As pets==

Some species are sold and captive bred as pets such as Nephrurus amyae, Nephrurus asper, Nephrurus cinctus, Nephrurus deleani, Nephrurus laevissimus, Nephrurus levis, Nephrurus vertebralis and Nephrurus wheeleri. ==References==