Western Shield spiny-tailed gecko

The Western Shield spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus wellingtonae), also known commonly as Wellington's spiny-tailed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology
The specific name, wellingtonae (genitive, feminine, singular), is in honor of Betty D. Wellington of Mount Helena, Western Australia.

Geographic range
S. wellingtonae is found in western Western Australia.

Habitat
The preferred habitats of S. wellingtonae are grassland and savanna.

Description
A large species for its genus, S. wellingtonae may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8.5 cm, and a total length (including a long tail) of 14.5 cm.

Reproduction
S. wellingtonae is oviparous.