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Class:
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Reptilia
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Order:
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Squamata
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Family:
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Gekkonidae
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Genus:
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Gekko
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Species:
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gecko
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Life span:
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7 – 10 years
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Egg Gestation:
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Females lay 2 eggs in several clutches.
Eggs hatch 2 to 6 months after |
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Number of young at birth:
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2
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Age of maturity:
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18 – 24 months
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Size:
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7 –12 in.
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Weight:
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5 – 14 oz
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Size at birth:
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2 – 3 in.
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| Habitat: |
Ranges from deserts to the rainforests. Geckos have adapted a great variety of habitats. |
| Range: |
Native to south and south-eastern Asia including Malaysia and the Philippines. Can also be found in the Indonesian archipelago. Has been introduced to Florida, Texas, Hawaii, some Caribbean islands and Belize. |
| Diet: | Insects and a variety of small vertebrates |
Fun Facts:
- Males are more colorful than females
- Have large eyes covered by transparent scales that act as protective lenses
- Geckos are quite vocal making sounds that range from quiet chirping to loud barking. Only the male gives voice, the female is mute except for a defensive hissing sound.
- Gecko’s eyes only see in black and white. Because they are nocturnal they have no need to distinguish colors.
