Common barking gecko
A species of Ptenopus Scientific name : Ptenopus garrulus Genus : Ptenopus
Common barking gecko, A species of Ptenopus
Scientific name: Ptenopus garrulus
Genus: Ptenopus
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Description
Ptenopus garrulus, also known as the common barking gecko or whistling gecko, is a species of gecko found in southern Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Common barking gecko is an insectivorous species, known for its prompt predation on various arthropods. It particularly enjoys consuming beetles and spiders, but it does not shy away from incorporating other small invertebrates into its diet when necessary.
Appearance
Common barking gecko is a small lizard with a robust, cylindrical body ending with a bulbous, flattened tail. It has rough, granulated skin in shades of brown, often mottled with darker patches. This species also exhibits a whitish underbelly. Notably, common barking gecko has oversized, protruding ears relative to its body size. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Common barking gecko displays a largely crepuscular lifestyle, remaining inactive during the day in burrows, and only emerging at dawn or dusk for foraging. This species is solitary except during mating periods. They vocalize distinctively, using calls as a form of territorial marking. Their behavioral adaptations favor survival in arid environments.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Ptenopus Species
Common barking gecko 
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