[4] The genus Saltuarius was established in 1993 to accommodate a monophyletic group of larger species of geckos with unique interior and exterior morphological characteristics and a distinctly different chromosome number to Phyllurus.

[5] The genus Saltuarius is a long, self-sufficient, evolutionary lineage of leaf-tailed geckos, described as an innocuous, moderately sized species.

Geckos are an ancient taxon of primarily nocturnal lizards, exhibiting great diversity and a worldwide distribution, occupying a wide variety of habitats and external conditions.

It may be distinguished by its exceedingly tubercular throat and is primarily a cavernicolous or rock-dwelling species, found in a variety of habitats ranging from gully rainforest to drier rocky scrublands.

[8] He composed a set of classification characteristics including differences in cartilage formation which allowed for reclassification and noted two distinct sub-groups within the Phyllurus genus.

This research employed the discipline of karyology and looked at genomic and characteristic features that distinguish the Phyllurus and Saltuarius groups.

[9] Species in the Saltuarius genus were found to have more chromosomes than those in Phyllurus which gave evidence for these groups coming from different evolutionary branches.

[5] Saltuarius salebrosus is a relatively large genus of Australian gecko and has an average nose to tail (or snout to vent) length of 14–16 cm.

[6] The underbelly of Saltuarius salebrosus is whiteish in colour and within a skin-fold towards its legs are a set of curved spines which protrude from a cluster of scales which are larger than those seen on the rest of the body.

[15] Saltuarius salebrosus is identifiable by its exceedingly tubercular throat and the longer spinous tip of original tails, known to be similar to Phyllurus cornutus (northern leaf-tailed geckos).

The skin of the rough-throated leaf-tailed geckos exhibits small, hair-like microstructures called spines, which vary in length from 0.30 to 3 micrometres among species.

The gecko’s original tail is a flat, fleshy, appendage and ornamented with colours and textural tubercules and spines.

While rough-throated leaf-tailed gecko can produce 2–3 clutches during breeding season, they are unable to reproduce in cold climates due to low temperatures which prevent the eggs from developing.

It is important that plenty of calcium and vitamin D3 is provided during this process, to allow for proper bone development during the growth of hatchlings and juveniles.

[20] Leaf-tailed geckos are mainly associated with tropical and subtropical rainforests, with the minority located on heaths on sandstones and granites in Eastern Australia.

[6] It is primarily a cavernicolous rock-dwelling species, that is found in a variety of habitats ranging from gully rainforests to drier rocky scrublands.

[21] The rough-throated leaf-tailed gecko is a nocturnal reptile that emerges at night moving about its rainforest habitat to forage for large beetles, cockroaches, and spiders.

[17] The gecko is a tree-dwelling nocturnal animal that adapts with ease due to its sticky toes, curved claws and long tail which can be wrapped around branches to ensure stability on the trees.

Tail-loss for rough-throated leaf-tailed geckos is a common feature for evading predatory threats, and if required, it will discard its tail to escape safely.

[17] The enclosure must be well ventilated with vents at the top and bottom of the cage to allow for efficient air movement, with a heat source no warmer than 32 degrees.

[17] In breeding season for rough-throated leaf-tailed geckos, the captivity should be set up similar to the adult enclosure but with a larger laying box and a slightly warmer incubation temperature of 26 to 28 degrees.

Once juveniles are born, they can be raised in smaller captives measuring 150 x 150 x 200 mm high, set up in a similar way to the adult enclosure.

[4] This occurs due to livestock trampling non-agricultural areas which makes the nutrient rich topsoil more susceptible to alluvial erosion.

In conjunction these two factors disturb the natural nutrient balance of the ecosystem, changing its ability to support the species which inhabit the area.

Rough-throated leaf-tailed geckos are labelled by some herpetologists as large, impressive and masters of highly effective camouflage.