Siamese leaf-toed gecko
A species of Southeast asian leaf-toed geckos Scientific name : Dixonius siamensis Genus : Southeast asian leaf-toed geckos
Siamese leaf-toed gecko, A species of Southeast asian leaf-toed geckos
Scientific name: Dixonius siamensis
Genus: Southeast asian leaf-toed geckos
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Description
Siamese leaf-toed gecko (Dixonius siamensis) is a species of gecko found in South Asia. This is the type species of the genus Dixonius, named after James R. Dixon from Texas A&M University.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Siamese leaf-toed gecko is predominantly insectivorous in its feeding habits, primarily relying on a diet of small invertebrates. They particularly favor insects such as beetles and spiders but have also been known to consume worms and small crustaceans when available.
Appearance
Siamese leaf-toed gecko is a small, skink-like lizard with a slim cylindrical body. The skin is rough, covered with small, keeled scales. Its coloration is primarily green with scattered black spots, yellow underparts and a thin, dark lateral line. There are no distinct age or gender differences. Siamese leaf-toed gecko lacks spectacular features like wings or horns, but possesses a noticeably long, tapered tail.
Behavior
Siamese leaf-toed gecko primarily exhibit solitary behavior, with strong territorial defense mechanisms. They mark territory via scent tracing and engage in aggressive confrontations when boundaries are crossed. Known as a primarily nocturnal species, they spend their days hiding in shaded areas and primarily feed on various insects during the night. Their survival behavior is highly adapted to their tropical forest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Species
Siamese leaf-toed gecko 
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