White-headed dwarf gecko
A species of Dwarf geckos Scientific name : Lygodactylus mombasicus Genus : Dwarf geckos
White-headed dwarf gecko, A species of Dwarf geckos
Scientific name: Lygodactylus mombasicus
Genus: Dwarf geckos
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Description General Info
Description
Lygodactylus mombasicus is a species of gecko found in coastal Kenya and northern Tanzania.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
White-headed dwarf gecko predominantly feeds on small arthropods, particularly insects and spiders, with a significant preference for beetles. Its consumption of berries and other small fruits is generally infrequent.
Appearance
White-headed dwarf gecko is a micro-gecko with a small and slender body, reaching only 3-4 inches in length. Its skin is textured with light-hued scales. The predominant color is turquoise-green with black speckles. Males exhibit a brighter blue hue than females. The species does not display significant differences in physical attributes associated with age or subspecies.
Behavior
White-headed dwarf gecko is primarily diurnal, active during the day and basking in the sun. It possesses a territorial and solitary nature, typically engaging in an unusual head-bobbing display to assert dominance and ward off rivals. This species is specialized for arboreal living, adept at climbing trees using adhesive toe pads.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Dwarf geckos Species
White-headed dwarf gecko 
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