Caspian bent-toed gecko
A species of Tenuidactylus Scientific name : Tenuidactylus caspius Genus : Tenuidactylus
Caspian bent-toed gecko, A species of Tenuidactylus
Scientific name: Tenuidactylus caspius
Genus: Tenuidactylus
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Description
Tenuidactylus caspius, also known as the Caspian bent-toed gecko or Caspian thin-toed gecko, is a species of gecko that ranges widely from southwestern Kazakhstan, southern Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan west to southern Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, south to Iran and northern Afghanistan..
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Caspian bent-toed gecko primarily subsists on an insectivorous diet, actively hunting small arthropods. Its dietary preferences lean towards ants, spiders, and beetles, critical for its energy requirements and growth.
Appearance
Caspian bent-toed gecko is a small gecko with a slender body shape, covered in rough, scaly skin. Its main coloration is a sandy-brown hue, often adorned with darker, irregular splotches that help it blend into its desert environment. One striking feature is its long, thin tail, which is often marked with alternating light and dark bands. No significant variations in appearance between ages, genders, or subspecies are noted.
Behavior
Caspian bent-toed gecko exhibits a solitary lifestyle, primarily dwelling in rocky environments. Noted for its unique protective behavior, it hides in rock crevices for camouflage. Its nocturnal foraging habits involve crustaceans and plant matter. This species tends not to engage in notable territorial practices.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Tenuidactylus Species
Caspian bent-toed gecko 
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