[3] It has large protuberant eyes that provide almost all-around vision[4] with reddish-brown with darker mottling above and numerous whitish or yellow spots along the back, sides and original tail.

The head is paler with greyish mottling and obscure pal streak from the front of the eye to the rear of mouth, and white upper eyelid.

Beneath the pads are rows of broad plate-like scales, each covered by thousands of microscopic bristles with branched, flattened tips.

In 2011 an extensive revision sampling of the population across Australia found overlooked genetic diversity in the genus and named four new cryptic species by Pepper, Doughty, Hutchinson and Keogh.

[12] In addition, their unique physical characteristics, such as their flattened bodies and sticky toes, allow them to move through rocky terrain quickly.

[13] The diet of the border beaked gecko consists primarily of termites,[9] but they are also known to consume spiders and other small invertebrates at night.

[14] Being nocturnal, geckos usually indirectly source their heat, emerging from their retreats at dusk to forage on the sun-warmed substrate or in environments with suitable ambient temperatures.

The Jacobson's organ is a chromogenic chamber opening into the roof of the mouth, detecting odorant particles delivered by the tongue, and conveying sensory information to the brain via the olfactory nerve.

[21] They can vocalize, but squeaks and chirrups are primarily used in moments of high stress – including social conflict, mating or attack by predators.

[22] In terms of the Border Beaked Gecko specifically, genetic analysis has revealed that it is most closely related to Rhynchoedura ornata, a species found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

[7] This research has led to a greater understanding of the unique adaptations that have allowed the border beaked gecko to thrive in its environment.

For example, the researchers have found that the gecko's beak is ideally suited for capturing prey, allowing it to survive in hard conditions where food may be scarce.