Pointed thick-toed gecko
A species of Thick-toed geckos Scientific name : Pachydactylus punctatus Genus : Thick-toed geckos
Pointed thick-toed gecko, A species of Thick-toed geckos
Scientific name: Pachydactylus punctatus
Genus: Thick-toed geckos
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Description
Pachydactylus punctatus, also known as the pointed thick-toed gecko or speckled thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Zambia, and southern Democratic Republic of the Congo).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Pointed thick-toed gecko predominantly feasts on invertebrates as its primary food source. This includes a variety of insects, spiders, and occasionally, smaller lizards, showcasing a diverse dietary palette.
Appearance
The pointed thick-toed gecko is a small gecko, recognized for its bulging eyes, chubby body and thick-set webbed toes. It has bumpy skin, remarkably marked with ornate patterns of white dots over a dusky brown backdrop, earning it a dramatic look. The lack of distinguishing features by age or gender gives each species a relatively uniform appearance. These geckos are distinctively stunning, providing a visual feast of exotic reptilian beauty.
Behavior
Pointed thick-toed gecko is a nocturnal creature, active primarily during the cooler night hours. This gecko uses its highly sensitive pads for climbing, displaying an arboreal lifestyle. It's solitary, territorial, and dominant males can be aggressive to protect their domain. Adapted to a dry environment, pointed thick-toed gecko's chief survival mechanism is its excellent camouflage, matched to the color and texture of its surroundings.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Thick-toed geckos Species
Pointed thick-toed gecko 
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