Crenadactylus ocellatus (Gray, 1845)

Nomenclature and Common Names

Crenadactylus ocellatus (Gray, 1845), also commonly called the southwestern clawless gecko or western clawless gecko, is the smallest species of nocturnal gecko native to Australia.

Distribution Range

This species is endemic to Australia, and distributed across the country's southwest region.

Substrate and Terrestrial Habit

It can be found on stony ground, in Triodia-dominated deserts, and it is a ground-dwelling gecko.

Typical Habitat Types

Its typical habitats include leaf litter, rubbish piles, and areas beneath rocks.

Alternative Habitats

It is also sometimes found in the lower sections of hummock grass.

Taxonomic Naming Note

Note that the name western clawless gecko is also used for the separate species Crenadactylus occidentalis.