Description: Scientific name: Phyllurus platurus Life span: 2-9 years The broad-tailed gecko (Phyllurus platurus), also known as the southern leaf-tailed gecko or Sydney leaf-tailed gecko, is a widespread member of the Carphodactylidae family that is located in the Sydney Basin. Original tails are mottled the same color as the body with huge, slightly […]
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Description: Scientific name: Uroplatus ebenaui Life span: 3-5 years in the wild, 10 – 15 in captivity. A member of the family Gekkonidae, Uroplatus ebenaui is sometimes referred to as Ebenau’s leaf-tailed gecko, the Nosy Be flat-tail gecko, and the spearpoint leaf-tail gecko. They range in hue from dark chocolate brown to lighter
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Description: Scientific name: Life span: Up to 15 years A species of lizard belonging to the Gekkonidae family is called Uroplatus sikorae, often known as the southern flat-tail gecko or the mossy leaf-tailed gecko. The coloration of U. sikorae was created for camouflage; it is often grayish brown to black or greenish brown
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Description: Scientific name: Heteronotia binoei Life span: 10-20 years Heteronotia binoei, usually referred to as the Bynoe’s gecko or the prickly gecko, is a type of lizard that belongs to the Gekkonidae family. It is covered in tiny scales that look harsh yet feel smooth to the touch. Unlike many other gecko species,
Description: Scientific name: Ptyodactylus ragazzi Life span: 10-15 years The Sahelian fan-toed gecko, also known as Ragazzi’s fan-footed gecko (Ptyodactylus ragazzii), is a species of lizard in the Phyllodactylidae family. Fan-footed geckos have a mottled pattern of beige to orange colors all over their bodies. The particular name, ragazzii, is given in honor of the
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Description: Scientific name: Gehyra marginata Life span: 15-20 year Because of their distinctive appearance, the Halmahera gecko, also known as the Ternate dtella or Halmahera huge gecko (Gehyra marginata), is a rare species. They have superb grapple-hook claws and large, lovely green eyes. Its skin features noticeable wrinkles, which is an adaptation for
Description: Scientific name: Lygodactylus luteopicturatus Life span: 5-10 years It is a daytime gecko that inhabits trees and has a slim build. Gray-blue is the predominant hue across the body, with slightly darker, more distinct longitudinal lines on the head. The head is typically more transparent and, depending on the person, yellow. They
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Description: Scientific name: Teratolepis fasciata Life span: Around 10 years A little species of sociable lizard is called a viper gecko. They gladly dwell in all-male or all-female groups and consume a variety of insects as their main source of food. Teratolepis fasciata was the initial taxonomy name for viper geckos. The intriguingly
Description: Scientific name: Sphaerodactylus argus Life span: 10-20 years A species of lizard belonging to the Sphaerodactylidae family is called Sphaerodactylus argus, also known as the ocellated sphaero, the ocellated gecko, and the stippled sphaero. The bodies of juveniles are dark brown. From the top of their head to the end of their reddish tail,
Description: Scientific name: Pachydactylus fasciatus Life span: 10-15 years Pachydactylus fasciatus is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. It is also known as the striped thick-toed gecko, thick-toed banded gecko, banded thick-toed gecko, or Damaraland banded gecko. They have a flattened body and are a medium-sized gecko. The head and body
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