title: Diplodactylus barraganae
text: # Diplodactylus barraganae
  
  Diplodactylus barraganae, sometimes called the Gulf fat-tailed gecko, is a gecko endemic to Australia.
  
  ## Taxonomy
  
  The species name honours María Elena Barragán who is an important herpetologist from Ecuador, for her contributions to reptile conservation and public education.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  It is found in the Gulf Country in the border region between the Northern Territory and Queensland.
  
  