Tokay Gecko
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Tokay Gecko
Gekko gecko
The Tokay Gecko is a colorful lizard that loves to climb trees and walls! It has a loud call that can be heard at night.
Habitat: Tropical forests
Appearance
The Tokay Gecko is a large, stout lizard famed for its striking grey-blue body covered in bright orange or reddish-brown spots. It possesses large eyes with vertical pupils, and its rough skin makes it distinctly different from smoother geckos.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassReptiliaOrderSquamataFamilyGekkonidaeGenusGekko
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A Tokay Gecko can drop its tail to escape danger, which then grows back!
These geckos have huge eyes with vertical pupils to see perfectly while hunting at night!
Tokay Gecko eggs are often glued to surfaces like trees or rocks until they hatch!
Tokay Geckos are known for their powerful bite and feisty attitude when feeling threatened!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Grip
Tokay Gecko can cling to almost any surface because of specialized toe pads that help them climb walls and ceilings.
Ability
Loud Call
Tokay Gecko has a distinctive, loud 'tokay-tokay' call that helps them communicate and defend their territory.
Ability
Color Changer
Tokay Gecko can subtly change the intensity of its skin color to help them blend into different environments.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 20-35 cm
- Weight
- 0.15-0.4 kg
- Lifespan
- 7-10 years
- Top Speed
- 3 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 60-120 days
Diet & Feeding
A hungry hunter, the Tokay Gecko eats mostly insects and small creatures it ambushes at night.
Primary Foods
- insects
- spiders
- scorpions
- small rodents
- small birds
- other lizards
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
King Cobras hunt them in their shared jungle habitat.
eaten by
Changeable Hawk-eagle
Nisaetus cirrhatus
Hawk-eagles snatch geckos from trees and walls.
hunts
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
They are important predators of household and forest insects.
hunts
House Mouse
Mus musculus
Tokay Geckos help control rodent populations in homes.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Gekko geckoTokay
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Tokay Gecko?
20-35 cm
How much does Tokay Gecko weigh?
0.15-0.4 kg
How long does Tokay Gecko live?
7-10 years
How fast can Tokay Gecko move?
3 km/h
What does Tokay Gecko eat?
A hungry hunter, the Tokay Gecko eats mostly insects and small creatures it ambushes at night.
Where is Tokay Gecko usually found?
Tropical forests
How does Tokay Gecko hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Tokay Gecko lay?
1-2
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