Northern sand gecko
A species of Tropiocolotes Scientific name : Tropiocolotes tripolitanus Genus : Tropiocolotes
Northern sand gecko, A species of Tropiocolotes
Scientific name: Tropiocolotes tripolitanus
Genus: Tropiocolotes
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Description General Info
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Description
Tropiocolotes tripolitanus, also known as the northern sand gecko or Tripoli gecko, is a species of gecko found in northern Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Northern sand gecko subsists primarily on arthropods, exhibiting an obligate insectivorous feeding behavior. Predominantly, it consumes small soft-bodied invertebrates like spiders, mites, and various insect larvae.
Appearance
Northern sand gecko is a small gecko, typically no more than 6 cm in length. It has a slender body covered in smooth, granular skin. Its predominant coloration is pale, often gray or brown, which generally matches the desert landscapes it inhabits. Darker spots or bands often mark its dorsum. Both its genders and ages share similar physical characteristics, with no notable differences present.
Behavior
Northern sand gecko is a nocturnal and solitary gecko species. It exhibits a secretive lifestyle, primarily residing under stones and debris in arid environments. Its survival strategy includes effective camouflage which assists it in avoiding predators. Unusually among reptiles, northern sand gecko does not engage in elaborate territorial marking or defensive behaviors.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Tropiocolotes Species
Northern sand gecko 
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