[3] Synonyms for this species include Diplodactylus paraornatus[4] and Rhynchoedura ormsbyi[5] published by Wells & Wellington.

[6] It is a small nocturnal gecko up to 95 millimetres, snout vent length to 50 mm, with a long slender tail.

The snout is narrow and beak-like, its characteristic pinched head readily distinguishes it from other gecko species.

The female of the species is often larger and matures at an early age, less than 1 year, which allows greater development of its eggs for increased viability of its offspring.

[8] It is an endangered species, listed as a Schedule 4, requiring an "advanced" license to own and written notice of any transactions involving it, according to Victorian wildlife laws.

[citation needed] The western beaked gecko is widespread and common across Australia, primarily in its interior.