Added as a separate page 8 March 2026.
For some decades this was considered a monotypic genus, but in
recent years the subspecies of C. ocellatus have all been
raised to full species, and three further species added.
See Cogger for full list of genus characteristics: the most obvious distinguishing feature is the lack of terminal claws on the digits. Preanal pores are present.
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Scientific name |
Common name |
Place of origin |
Size (max) |
Notes |
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Crenadactylus |
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C. horni |
Central Uplands Clawless Gecko |
Australia (South Australia, Northern Territory) |
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C. occidentalis |
Western Clawless Gecko |
Australia (coastal region of Western Australia) |
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Described in 2016: see Reptile Database entry. |
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C. ocellatus |
South-Western Clawless Gecko |
Australia (Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia) |
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C. naso |
Northern Clawless Geckos |
WA (NW Kimberleys) to NE NT |
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C. pilbarensis |
Pilbara Clawless Gecko |
Australia (Western Australia) |
Described in 2016: see Reptile Database entry. |
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C. rostralis |
South-West Kimberley Clawless Gecko |
Australia (S Kimberleys in Western Australia) |
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C. tuberculatus |
Cape Range Clawless Gecko |
Australia (Western Australia) |
Described in 2016: see Reptile Database entry. |
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Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Harold Cogger, 6th edition. Best all-in-one guide to Australian herpetology available.
Lizards of the World, Mattison