
Transcaspian bent-toed gecko
A species of Mediodactylus Scientific name : Mediodactylus russowii Genus : Mediodactylus
Transcaspian bent-toed gecko, A species of Mediodactylus
Scientific name: Mediodactylus russowii
Genus: Mediodactylus
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Description

Mediodactylus russowii, also known as the Transcaspian bent-toed gecko or grey thin-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found from Russia to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, northeastern Iran, nortwestern China, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

General Info

Lifespan
8-10 years
Appearance
Transcaspian bent-toed gecko is small-sized, measuring about 10-14 cm in total length. It has a stout, cylindrical body with scaly, granulated rough skin. Its base color varies from light brown to gray, often with irregular dark patches. These geckos have short, sturdy limbs and a thick, distinctly segmented tail. Males are generally more robust than females and exhibit swollen bases of the tail, an indication of their sexual maturity.
Population
Stable

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Mediodactylus Species
Transcaspian bent-toed gecko