[3] The specific name, barnardi, is in honor of Australian zoologist Henry "Harry" Greensill Barnard (1869–1966).

[4] F. barnardi is found in northeastern Queensland, Australia.

[2] The preferred natural habitats of F. barnardi are forest and rocky areas.

[5] A nocturnal species, F. barnardi shelters during the day under leaf litter and fallen logs, and in burrows and soil cracks.

[1] F. barnardi preys upon skinks, especially those of the genus Sphenomorphus.