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Rhacodactylus ciliatus

Rhacodactylus ciliatus

The Crested Gecko is a fun and colorful lizard with a fluffy crest on its head! They are friendly and love to climb around in trees and on rocks.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The Rhacodactylus ciliatus is a medium-sized gecko named for the distinctive fringed crests running over its eyes, resembling eyelashes, and down its back. Its skin can be smooth or textured, often showcasing earthy tones like brown, orange, and red, sometimes with white or yellow patterns, making it visually distinct from many other geckos.

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Rhacodactylus ciliatus
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Rhacodactylus ciliatus

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

These geckos were thought extinct for over 100 years until rediscovered in 1994!

They are often called 'Eyelash Geckos' because of the crests above their eyes.

They use their tongues to taste the air around them, just like a snake!

Unlike many lizards, their tail will not grow back if it is dropped off!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Sticky Climber

Rhacodactylus ciliatus has specialized lamellae on its toes that helps them climb smooth surfaces like glass with incredible ease.

Fähigkeit

Tail Breakaway

Rhacodactylus ciliatus can detach its tail when threatened, which helps them escape predators by distracting them.

Fähigkeit

Eye Licker

Rhacodactylus ciliatus can lick its own eyeballs because it lacks eyelids, that helps them keep their eyes clean and moist.

Fähigkeit

Gripping Tail

Rhacodactylus ciliatus has a prehensile tail that helps them grip branches for stability and balance while climbing.

Maße und Details

Länge
10-13 cm
Gewicht
0.03-0.05 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-20 Jahre
Gelegegröße
1-2
Brutzeit
60-150 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

Crested Geckos are omnivores, munching on insects, fruit, and even nectar found in their forest home.

Hauptnahrung

  • Crickets
  • Roaches
  • Fruit
  • Nectar
  • Small Invertebrates

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

New Caledonian Crow

Corvus moneduloides

A native bird that preys on small geckos and other arboreal creatures.

eaten by

Giant Gecko

Rhacodactylus leachianus

Larger geckos, like this one, may opportunistically prey on smaller geckos.

eats

Two-spotted Cricket

Gryllus bimaculatus

A common insect species that forms a primary part of its insect diet.

eats

Strangler Fig

Ficus prolixa

Consumes the ripe fruits and nectar from these native New Caledonian trees.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always wash your hands after touching a lizard and be gentle if you hold one.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Rhacodactylus ciliatus?

10-13 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Rhacodactylus ciliatus?

0.03-0.05 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Rhacodactylus ciliatus?

10-20 Jahre

Was frisst Rhacodactylus ciliatus?

Crested Geckos are omnivores, munching on insects, fruit, and even nectar found in their forest home.

Wo findet man Rhacodactylus ciliatus normalerweise?

Forests

Wie jagt Rhacodactylus ciliatus?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das gelegegröße von Rhacodactylus ciliatus?

1-2

Was ist der/die/das brutzeit von Rhacodactylus ciliatus?

60-150 Tage

Snap-Karte

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