Tarentola mauritanica pallida
A species of Wall geckos Scientific name : Tarentola mauritanica pallida Genus : Wall geckos
Tarentola mauritanica pallida, A species of Wall geckos
Scientific name: Tarentola mauritanica pallida
Genus: Wall geckos
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Description General Info
Description
Tarentola mauritanica pallida is an intriguing gecko species renowned for its adaptive behaviors in arid habitats where it remains dormant during the day, hence reducing water loss through evaporation. Equally remarkable is its reproductive strategy: it lays calcified eggs in hidden crevices to protect the brood from predators and adverse environmental conditions.
General Info
Lifespan
8-15 years
Diet
Tarentola mauritanica pallida relies primarily on a diet of invertebrates, including various insects, spiders, and even small crustaceans. It exhibits active hunting behavior, especially during the night, for its prey.
Appearance
The tarentola mauritanica pallida is a medium-sized gecko, known for its robust, flattened body, covered in granular scales. It displays a pale, sand-coloured background with irregular dark spots scattered across its back, lending it excellent camouflaged capability in similar environments. The males have an enlarged, hemipenial tail base, distinguishing them from the females. This subspecies bears a distinct rounded snout feature, setting it apart.
Behavior
Tarentola mauritanica pallida mainly exhibits nocturnal behavior, becoming active after sundown and hunting insects. Though solitary by nature, it exhibits complex social interactions during mating. Crevice-dwelling and excellent climbing skills, aided by adhesive toes, are a distinct part of its survival strategy. It's known for tail autotomy, a remarkable evasive action against prey, wherein it sheds its tail.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Phyllodactylid geckos Genus
Wall geckos Species
Tarentola mauritanica pallida 
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