Day Gecko
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Day Gecko
Cnemaspis scalpensis
The Day Gecko is a bright green lizard that loves sunshine! It has beautiful colors and loves to bask in the warm sun.
Habitat: Tropical forests
Appearance
The Day Gecko is a tiny reptile, typically brown or grey, with a slender body and a long tail. It has keeled (ridged) scales and small spines, giving it a rough, camouflaged texture. Unlike many geckos, its feet lack sticky pads, meaning it relies on its claws for climbing.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyGekkonidaeGenusCnemaspis
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Instead of blinking, they lick their eyes clean with their long tongues!
They don't have sticky toe pads but use sharp claws to climb rough surfaces!
This tiny gecko can be as short as your finger, making it one of the smallest!
Unlike many geckos, they are active during the day, hunting in sunlit spots!
Special abilities
Ability
Rock Cloak
Day Gecko can blend perfectly with rocks and tree bark because of its mottled, spiny skin that helps them hide from predators.
Ability
Claw Grip
Day Gecko can grip rough surfaces like rocks and tree trunks using its sharp claws, which helps them climb and find food.
Ability
Tail Escape
Day Gecko can drop its tail if caught by a predator, because it can regrow a new one, which helps them escape danger.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 7-10 cm
- Weight
- 0.002-0.005 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years
- Top Speed
- 1.5 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2
- Incubation
- 45-60 days
Diet & Feeding
This tiny hunter eats small insects and other arthropods it finds among rocks.
Primary Foods
- ants
- small beetles
- spiders
- tiny crickets
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Ornate Flying Snake
Chrysopelea ornata
often hunts geckos in their habitat
eaten by
Rufous Treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
a bird known to prey on small reptiles
hunts
Weaver Ant
Oecophylla smaragdina
forages for these ants among vegetation
hunts
Harlequin Ladybird
Harmonia axyridis
consumes small beetles as part of its diet
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Thermoregulating
Thermoregulating organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Green GeckoPhelsuma
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Day Gecko?
7-10 cm
How much does Day Gecko weigh?
0.002-0.005 kg
How long does Day Gecko live?
3-5 years
How fast can Day Gecko move?
1.5 km/h
What does Day Gecko eat?
This tiny hunter eats small insects and other arthropods it finds among rocks.
Where is Day Gecko usually found?
Tropical forests
How does Day Gecko hunt?
Foraging
How many eggs does Day Gecko lay?
2
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