Leopard Gecko - Zoo Santo Inácio

The Leopard Gecko comes from the Middle East (Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan) and India.

Estatuto de conservação

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Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
LC

Least Concern
NT

Near threatened
VU

Vulnerable
EN

Endangered
CR

Critically Endangered
EW

Extinct in the Wild
EX

Extinct

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Length

20 cm

Weight

65g

Lifespan

20 years

Diet

Invertebrates

Habitat

Desert, arid and rocky areas

Morphology

This reptile has a yellowish body with blue and black spots and a white belly. Wild Geckos have darker shades than the captive species. Like other reptiles, they also molt, and in the days preceding this event, the pattern is less evident and more grayish. Its tail is segmented, and it can lose part of it and regenerate it in the future.

Behaviour

It is a terrestrial species with nocturnal habits. During the day it hides under rocks or in burrows. It does not have suction pads on its feet and therefore cannot climb soft areas. However, it is an agile animal capable of climbing rocks and branches where it can reach better sources of heat.

Reproduction

Because their bellies are white, it is possible to clearly identify when the females are pregnant, because you can see the eggs through the skin. On average, they have 2 eggs per laying and hatch after 45 to 53 days.

Conservation

The population of this species is stable.