Three-lined Knob-tail

Nephrurus levis, commonly known as the three-lined knob-tailed gecko, smooth knob-tailed gecko, or common knob-tailed gecko, is a native Australian gecko species. The smooth knob-tailed gecko is part of the Carphodactylidae family, a family endemic to Australia. A common, alternative, name for this family is barking geckos due to the loud barks they make during threat displays, which includes swaying their bodies, winding their tail and attacking with an open mouth.

Nephrurus levis est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Carphodactylidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique d'Australie. Elle se rencontre en Australie-Occidentale, en Australie-Méridionale, au Territoire du Nord, au Queensland et en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud.

Nephrurus, del griego clásico νεφρός (nephrós), "riñon", y οὐρά (ourá), "cola", es un género de gecos de la familia Carphodactylidae. Es endémico de Australia. ​ Se distinguen fácilmente por su cuerpo corto, cabeza grande, patas pequeñas y cortas, la cola en forma de zanahoria que con frecuencia termina en un pequeño botón.