Rough-tailed gecko
A species of Thin-toed geckos, Also known as Rough-tailed bowfoot gecko, Keeled gecko Scientific name : Cyrtopodion scabrum Genus : Thin-toed geckos
Rough-tailed gecko, A species of Thin-toed geckos
Also known as:
Rough-tailed bowfoot gecko, Keeled gecko
Scientific name: Cyrtopodion scabrum
Genus: Thin-toed geckos
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Description General Info
Description
Cyrtopodion scabrum (rough-tailed gecko) is a species of gecko.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Rough-tailed gecko mainly feeds on an insectivorous diet, primarily consuming ants and small beetles. It has also been observed to eat spiders, emphasising its role as an important natural predator in its ecosystem.
Appearance
Rough-tailed gecko is a small, flat-bodied gecko with rough, tuberculated skin. It exhibits a primary coloration of brown or grey, often blending with its rocky habitat. Variable patterns of darkened spots or streaks adorn the body. Its tail is cylindrical and conical, often speckled. While both sexes generally look alike, males typically have a broader head area.
Behavior
Rough-tailed gecko is an adaptable, nocturnal gecko. It shows distinctive arboreal characteristics and excels in climbing, using its adhesive toe pads. This solitary lizard employs excellent camouflage for survival in dry, rocky environments. Known for its defensive posturing, rough-tailed gecko arches its back and hisses when threatened, demonstrating its territorial behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Thin-toed geckos Species
Rough-tailed gecko 
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