[4][5] The species uses its mottled colour to camouflage against bark or rock, and if threatened can drop its large fleshy tail as a decoy.

This species of gecko is available in captivity as a pet, they are a nocturnal ambush hunter, relying on camouflage and patience to catch prey.

Primary prey items include large nocturnal invertebrates such as spiders, cockroaches and beetles.

[2] Common generally in the greater Sydney Basin area, north to Newcastle and south to the Illawarra.

The species can occupy a wide range of niches from temperate rainforest gullies to drier sclerophyll ridge lines.