Cape thick-toed gecko
A species of Thick-toed geckos Scientific name : Pachydactylus capensis Genus : Thick-toed geckos
Cape thick-toed gecko, A species of Thick-toed geckos
Scientific name: Pachydactylus capensis
Genus: Thick-toed geckos
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Description General Info
Description
Pachydactylus capensis, also known as Cape gecko or Cape thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in southern Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Cape thick-toed gecko tends to be an opportunistic feeder, primarily consuming invertebrates. This gecko species shows a marked preference for arthropods, specifically insects, such as termites and beetles, integral to its diet.
Appearance
Cape thick-toed gecko is a small gecko known for its thick digits. It has a flattened body covered in granular, bumpy skin. Predominantly brown in color, its body exhibits dark spots and bands, providing a cryptic camouflage against rocky habitats. This variation has no significant differences in physical features between genders or through life stages.
Behavior
Cape thick-toed gecko is primarily nocturnal, surfacing post dusk to forage for small invertebrates. This species, known for its agility on rocky terrains, utilizes complex body rotation and limb repositioning to navigate. Generally solitary, cape thick-toed gecko comes together for mating, demonstrating aggressive territorial behavior. Remarkably, tail autotomy serves as its primary defense mechanism.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Thick-toed geckos Species
Cape thick-toed gecko 
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