The twelve species in the genus are characterised by a lack of toe pads. Following phylogenetic analysis, the species was placed in L. peronii clade group alongside L. depressus, L. tasmaniensis and L. peronii.
Twelve species within the genus lack toe pads.  Phylogenetic analysis has determined that this species belongs to the L. peronii clade group, along with L. depressus, L. tasmaniensis, and L. peronii.