Peters' bow-fingered gecko
A species of Bent-toed geckos Scientific name : Cyrtodactylus consobrinus Genus : Bent-toed geckos
Peters' bow-fingered gecko, A species of Bent-toed geckos
Scientific name: Cyrtodactylus consobrinus
Genus: Bent-toed geckos
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Description
Cyrtodactylus consobrinus, also known as Peters's bow-fingered gecko or the thin-banded forest gecko, is a species of gecko that is found on the Malaysian peninsula and Borneo.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Peters' bow-fingered gecko, also known as the McKinley Gecko, primarily sustains on a diet composed of small arthropods. Favorites include various insects, spider-like creatures, and rarely, small crustaceans, requiring extensive nocturnal hunting.
Appearance
Peters' bow-fingered gecko is a medium-sized gecko with a slender body and smooth skin dotted with small tubercles. Their main coloration ranges from light to dark brown, often appearing band-like across their body. Occasionally, they may bear orange-brown patterns. Peters' bow-fingered gecko is characterized by a long, slightly curved tail, along with webbed feet that aid in tree-climbing. Both genders are similar in appearance with no significant differences due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Peters' bow-fingered gecko is a predominantly nocturnal species, active primarily during odd hours. It has a solitary, territorial life characterized by marked boundaries, typically defending its domain fiercely. This gecko adapts to arboreal habitats, efficiently navigating vertical spaces with specialized limbs. It shows a unique reproductive behavior, often laying its eggs in community nests which are aggressively guarded.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Bent-toed geckos Species
Peters' bow-fingered gecko 
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