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Tokay Gecko
About Tokay Gecko
The Tokay Gecko is a reptile with a distinctive appearance and colorful pliers. The combination of body color and spots makes it difficult for the animal to camouflage well in its natural environment. In addition, this scaly animal has attachment plates on its fingers to adhere well and firmly to slippery surfaces.
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Common Name
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Tuctoo, Tokeh-tokeh, Hokkeng, Takshak, Hankkok, Tuko, Tokkae, Tokek, Tắc kè
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Gekko gecko
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Species
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Gekko gecko
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Genus
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Gekko
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SubFamily
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Aplocheilinae
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Family
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Gekkonidae
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SuperFamily
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Gekkonoidea
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SubOrder
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Iguania
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Order
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Squamata
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Tokay Gecko |
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Color
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Grey
Red
Green
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Pattern
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Spotted
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Spiny Scales
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Min Height
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8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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5 lbs |
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Max Weight
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14 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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76°F to 100°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Peat Moss
Coconut Fiber
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Tokay Gecko including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Burrowing
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Tokay Gecko. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Mountain
Urban
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Country
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Bangladesh
Bhutan
Cambodia
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Nepal
Philippines (the)
Thailand
Viet Nam
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