Anderson's short-fingered gecko
A species of Stenodactylus Scientific name : Stenodactylus petrii Genus : Stenodactylus
Anderson's short-fingered gecko, A species of Stenodactylus
Scientific name: Stenodactylus petrii
Genus: Stenodactylus
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Description
Stenodactylus petrii, known as the dune gecko or '"Egyptian sand gecko", is a small, mostly nocturnal gecko of the genus Stenodactylus. It has large, interesting eyes, which have earned it the nickname "frog-eyed" gecko.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
The dietary habits of anderson's short-fingered gecko predominantly include insects. These reptiles exhibit a preference for small, soft-bodied insects such as aphids, along with occasional consumption of spiders and scorpions, helping to maintain a balanced insectivorous diet.
Appearance
Anderson's short-fingered gecko is a small gecko with a slender, flexible body covered in slightly rough skin. The animal's coloration ranges from soft shades of brown and beige to sandy yellow, often featuring indistinct darker bands across its back. Its dorsal surface is speckled with dark, fine spots, and its tail is banded. Males and females exhibit no apparent difference in appearance.
Behavior
Anderson's short-fingered gecko is primarily nocturnal, surfacing from burrows at dusk to hunt small arthropods and insects. Though typically solitary, they occasionally display a social tendency, sharing burrows. Notably, males exhibit aggressive territorial behaviors, especially during breeding season. They use visual cues, such as body postures and tail movements, to communicate and assert dominance.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Stenodactylus Species
Anderson's short-fingered gecko 
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