Trachydactylus hajarensis
A species of Trachydactylus Scientific name : Trachydactylus hajarensis Genus : Trachydactylus
Trachydactylus hajarensis, A species of Trachydactylus
Scientific name: Trachydactylus hajarensis
Genus: Trachydactylus
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Description General Info
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Description
Trachydactylus hajarensis, the spacious rock gecko or banded ground gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Trachydactylus hajarensis exhibits an insectivorous diet, primarily feeding on a variety of arthropods. Its consumption is particularly focused on spiders and beetles, showcasing a preference for creatures with exoskeletons.
Appearance
Trachydactylus hajarensis is a medium-sized gecko with a robust, somewhat flattened body and rough, granular skin. It boasts a brown to dark-grey base colour, with faint yellowish or white spots scattered across the back and sides. This reptile has well-developed limbs, a semi-prehensile tail, and large, round eyes. There are no significant differences in appearance between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Trachydactylus hajarensis demonstrates distinctive nocturnal behavior, actively foraging for its diet of insects and plant matter during night hours. Interestingly, this species exhibits solitary tendencies, with minimal social interactions outside of mating season. Unlike many gecko species, trachydactylus hajarensis lacks territorial marking behavior and approaches survival in its arid natural habitat through effective camouflage.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Trachydactylus Species
Trachydactylus hajarensis 
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