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Ocellated Skink
Chalcides ocellatus
Ocellated skink may refer to:Chalcides ocellatus, found around the Mediterranean Chalcides bottegi, found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan Niveoscincus ocellatus, the Tasmanian ocellated or spotted skink
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Flying Gecko
Ptychozoon kuhli
Flying Gecko (Ptychozoon kuhli)
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Frog-eyed Gecko
Teratoscincus scincus
Teratoscincus scincus, commonly referred to as the common wonder gecko or the frog-eyed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is native to arid parts of Asia and has special adaptations which suit it to desert life.
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Viper Gecko
Teratolepis fasciata
Viper gecko can refer to:Hemidactylus imbricatus, the carrot-tail viper gecko, found in India and Pakistan Hemidactylus albofasciatus, the white-striped viper gecko, found in India
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Giant Leaf-tailed Gecko
Uroplatus fimbriatus
The giant leaf-tail gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It can reach a snout–vent length of 20 cm and a total length of 32.2 cm.
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Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
Uroplatus phantasticus
Uroplatus phantasticus, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko, eyelash leaf-tailed gecko or the phantastic leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of gecko indigenous to the island of Madagascar. First described in 1888 by George Albert Boulenger, U. phantasticus is the smallest in body of the Uroplatus geckos, though there is an ongoing debate as to whether one of its cousins, U. ebenaui, is smaller because of its shorter tail.
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Chahoua Gecko
Mniarogekko chahoua
Mniarogekko chahoua, commonly known as the mossy New Caledonian gecko, short-snouted New Caledonian gecko, Bavay's giant gecko, or mossy prehensile-tailed gecko, is an arboreal gecko found natively on the southern portion of the island of New Caledonia and on the outlying islands of Île des Pins.
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Leachie Gecko
Rhacodactylus leachianus
Rhacodactylus leachianus, commonly known as the New Caledonian giant gecko, Leach's giant gecko, leachianus gecko, or Leachie, is the largest living species of gecko and a member of the family Diplodactylidae. It is native to most of New Caledonia.
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Giant Day Gecko
Phelsuma grandis
Phelsuma grandis is a diurnal arboreal species of day gecko. These geckos are part of the Phelsuma group, which consists of in excess of 70 species and subspecies. They are commonly referred to as the Madagascar giant day gecko, due to their large size. They are native to areas of tropical and subtropical forest in northern Madagascar, but have been introduced to several other subtropical locations outside their range. P. grandis feeds on various invertebrates, very small vertebrates, and nectars. It is bred and sold as an exotic pet.
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Gold Dust Day Gecko
Phelsuma laticauda
The gold dust day gecko is a diurnal species of gecko. It lives in northern Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, and the Mascarene Islands; it has also been introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands. It is primarily an arboreal species which can be found in tropical forests and may also associate with human dwellings. The gold dust day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
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Neon Day Gecko
Phelsuma klemmeri
Neon Day Gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri)
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Peacock Day Gecko
Phelsuma quadriocellata
Peacock Day Gecko (Phelsuma quadriocellata)
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Standing's Day Gecko
Phelsuma standingi
Standing's day gecko is an arboreal and diurnal species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to southwest Madagascar; it is threatened by illegal collection for the international pet trade and habitat loss. It is among the largest living species of day geckos. Standing's day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
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Cave Gecko
Goniurosaurus hainanensis
Cave Gecko (Goniurosaurus hainanensis)
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Cat Gecko
Aeluroscalabotes felinus
The cat gecko is a species of gecko found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand. It is the only species within the genus Aeluroscalabotes. It is commonly called the cat gecko because of its habit of curling up with its tail around itself when it sleeps, similar to a cat.
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Knob-tailed Gecko
Nephrurus levis
The smooth knob-tailed gecko is a type of gecko and may refer to:Nephrurus laevissimus Nephrurus levis
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Velvet Gecko
Oedura castelnaui
The northern velvet gecko is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Queensland in Australia.
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Thick-tailed Gecko
Underwoodisaurus milii
Underwoodisaurus milii is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Carphodactylidae. The species is commonly known as the thick-tailed or barking gecko, referring to its distinctive plump tail and sharp, barking defensive call. The genus is also often called thick-tailed geckos as a group, along with the species Uvidicolus sphyrurus.
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Wonder Gecko
Teratoscincus keyserlingii
Wonder Gecko (Teratoscincus keyserlingii)
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Moorish Gecko
Tarentola mauritanica
Tarentola mauritanica, known as the common wall gecko, is a species of gecko (Gekkota) native to the western Mediterranean area of North Africa and Europe. It has been introduced to Madeira and Balearic Islands, and the Americas. A nocturnal animal with a predominantly insectivorous diet, it is commonly observed on walls in urban environments in warm coastal areas; it can be found further inland, especially in Spain where it has a tradition of cohabitation with humans as an insect hunter. A robust species, up to 15 cm long, its tubercules are enlarged and give the species a spiny armoured appearance.
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