There are 38 described species of Pygopodidae which occur only in Australia and New Guinea. The phylogenetic affinities of pygopodids has been historically problematic but both morphological and molecular data confirm they are indeed legless geckos!

Delma tincta

Lialis burtonis

Lialis burtonis (eating Eublepharis
macularius)

Pygopus nigriceps
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