Yellow fan-fingered gecko
A species of Ptyodactylus Scientific name : Ptyodactylus hasselquistii Genus : Ptyodactylus
Yellow fan-fingered gecko, A species of Ptyodactylus
Scientific name: Ptyodactylus hasselquistii
Genus: Ptyodactylus
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Description
Ptyodactylus hasselquistii, common names fan-footed gecko, Hasselquistâs fan-footed gecko, and yellow fan-fingered gecko, is a species of gecko.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Yellow fan-fingered gecko primarily thrives on a diet of insects, most notably moths and beetles. This gecko species exhibits nocturnal feeding behavior, actively hunting for its prey during the cool hours of the night.
Appearance
Yellow fan-fingered gecko is a medium-sized gecko, reaching lengths of 15 cm. It has a slim, elongated body covered in smooth skin with a pebbly texture. Its coloration is gray-brown, characterized by darker bands on the tail and body, while its underbelly is light. It possesses large, rounded pads at the ends of its toes aiding in climbing. Yellow fan-fingered gecko shows no significant visual differences due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Yellow fan-fingered gecko is a nocturnal species known for its conspicuous, upward-pointing reflex of the tail during navigation. This solitary animal is territorial and uses vocalizations and aggressive encounters to defend its space. It's an adept climber, relying on its ability to cling to vertical surfaces for foraging and escaping predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Phyllodactylid geckos Genus
Ptyodactylus Species
Yellow fan-fingered gecko 
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