Description: Scientific name: Correlophus sarasinorum Life span: 12-15 years A member of the family Diplodactylidae, Correlophus sarasinorum is also known as Roux’s gigantic gecko, Sarasins’ giant gecko, Sarasin’s [sic] giant gecko, and the suras gecko. The suras gecko’s natural hue ranges from brown to gray. There are two color patterns. The recessive trait […]
Description: Scientific name: Phelsuma klemmeri Life span: 5-10 years The yellow-headed gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri), sometimes known as the neon day gecko, the cheery day gecko, or Klemmer’s day gecko, is a little diurnal species of gecko in the family Gekkonidae. This long-snouted, thin gecko’s upper and middle back are turquoise blue in color. It
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Description: Scientific name: Goniurosaurus hainanensis Life span: 10-15 years The “Chinese Cave Gecko,” also known as Goniurosaurus hainanensis, is a nocturnal species of gecko that is unique to the Chinese island of Hainan. Chinese cave gecko, Hainan cave gecko, or just cave gecko are some of its common names. Similar to the more
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Description: Scientific name: Homopholis wahlbergii Life span: 5-10 years The huge gecko species known as Wahlberg’s velvet gecko (Homopholis wahlbergii) is a member of the Gekkonidae family of lizards. The skin of Wahlberg’s velvet gecko has a velvet-like appearance and feel. The color of the back can range from dark gray to light
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Description: Scientific name: Nephrurus wheeleri cinctus Life span: 15 years Because of its rough scales, bands, and distinctive knob at the end of its tail, the rough banded knob-tailed gecko received its name. Although this trait has been found to be fairly variable, N.W. Cinctus has five bands, with the neck/shoulder band being split in
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Description: Scientific name: Underwoodisaurus milii Life span: 12 years The gecko species Underwoodisaurus milii belongs to the family Carphodactylidae of lizards. Due to its recognisable large tail and harsh, barking defence call, the species is sometimes known as the “barking gecko” or “thick-tailed” gecko. U. milii has a lighter underbelly and is reddish-brown
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Description: Scientific name: Gekko badenii Life span: 8 or more years Gekko badenii, also referred to as the Baden’s Pacific gecko, is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. The colloquial name “golden gecko” refers to the body’s golden-colored scales. The base of the tail on males is longer and has fleshy
Description: Scientific name: Eurydactylodes agricolae Life span: 15+ years The Diplodactylinae lizard family includes the nocturnal species known as the Bauer’s chameleon gecko (Eurydactylodes agricolae). Their colors range from olive to mossy green, with glaring yellow markings on the sides of their mouths and on the hind and forelimbs. The back and tail may
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Description: Scientific name: Phelsuma klemmeri Life span: Up to 10 years The yellow-headed day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri), sometimes known as the neon day gecko, the cheery day gecko, or Klemmer’s day gecko, is a little diurnal species of gecko in the family Gekkonidae. This long-snouted, thin gecko’s upper and middle back are turquoise
Description: Scientific name: Phelsuma laticauda Life span: Up to 15 years A species of day gecko that is diurnal is the gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda). Bright green, yellowish green, or very infrequently blue make up the body color. The red spots on the neck and upper back are typical for this
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