Ringed wall gecko
A species of Wall geckos, Also known as Egyptian gecko Scientific name : Tarentola annularis Genus : Wall geckos
Ringed wall gecko, A species of Wall geckos
Also known as:
Egyptian gecko
Scientific name: Tarentola annularis
Genus: Wall geckos
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Description General Info
Description
Tarentola annularis, also known as the white-spotted wall gecko or ringed wall gecko, is a species of gecko. It is native to northern Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Ringed wall gecko is an insectivorous species primarily feeding on arthropods. It favorably hunts nocturnal insects such as moths, beetles, and spiders, making use of keen sensory adaptations in nocturnal feeding.
Appearance
Ringed wall gecko is a medium-sized gecko with rough, granular skin. Its coloration can range from tan to dark brown, often with lighter bands across the body and tail. Most distinctive is the white ring encircling the eyes and a row of fringed scales down the sides of the body. There's no significant variation in physical attributes due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Ringed wall gecko is a primarily nocturnal creature, emerging from cracks and crevices to forage for food under the cover of darkness. Solitary in nature, each individual fiercely defends its territory from intruders. Significantly, ringed wall gecko has evolved the ability to change its color to blend seamlessly into its rocky desert habitat, enhancing its survival prospects.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Phyllodactylid geckos Genus
Wall geckos Species
Ringed wall gecko 
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