[3] The box-patterned gecko can be distinguished by a pale dorsal strip running from its eyes down to the base of the tail, containing three oval patches of dark brown colour.

[6] It has pale spots and flecks along its sides and a long slender tail, which makes up 70% of its total length.

[3] The box-patterned gecko feeds on a varying array of arthropods such as insects, spiders and scorpions during the night.

[3] When D. steindachneri is threatened or captured, it will make a barking or hissing sound, open its mouth, and jump towards the predator.

The family Diplodactylidae comprises many species in Australia which are normally no larger than 150 mm (5.9 in) long with five digits that bear circular toe pads.