Tokay gecko
A species of True geckos Scientific name : Gekko gecko Genus : True geckos
Tokay gecko, A species of True geckos
Scientific name: Gekko gecko
Genus: True geckos
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Description
The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a nocturnal arboreal gecko in the genus Gekko, the true geckos. It is native to Asia and some Pacific Islands.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Tokay gecko is predominantly insectivorous, with insects forming the bulk of its diet. Along with various beetles, it consumes ants, spiders, and occasionally small rodents or reptiles. Interestingly, tokay gecko occasionally consumes fruit and nectar, revealing an opportunistic feeding strategy.
Appearance
The Gekko gecko is a large nocturnal reptile with a robust, cylindrical body that transitions into a muscular, semi-prehensile tail. Its smooth, granular skin exudes a vibrant array of colors from light yellow to bright orange with blue or dark red spots. The creature's large, dinosaur-like head supports bulbous, yellow-ringed eyes. No notable differences in appearance due to age or gender are known.
Behavior
Tokay gecko are typically nocturnal and solitary, using vocalizations and scents to communicate during mating season. Their ability to climb well aids in foraging, and their diverse diet includes insects, small vertebrates, and eggs. Unique among reptiles, tokay gecko are known to engage in autotomy, voluntarily shedding their tail to escape predators; a new one regrows over time.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
True geckos Species
Tokay gecko 
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