Crocodile Gecko
Crocodile gecko is a robust gecko native to North Africa and Europe’s Mediterranean region. The species has been extensively introduced to America and Asia. The gecko is mainly nocturnal, but is also active on sunny days especially at the end of winter.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Family | Gekkonidae |
| Subfamily | Gekkoninae |
| Genus | Tarentola |
| Scientific Name | Tarentola mauritanica |
| Other Names | Common Wall Gecko, Moorish Wall Gecko, Salamanquesa, European Common Gecko, Maurita Naca Gecko |
| Size | Up to 15 cm |
| Weight | Male: Around 12 g Female: Around 9 g |
| Color | Brown or brownish gray with light or dark spots; dark bands on the tail |
| Distribution | North Africa, western Mediterranean region of Europe (native range); America and Asia (introduced) |
| Habitat | Semi-arid rocky steppes, woodlands of the Mediterranean, also found in urban habitats especially on walls |
| Diet | Mainly insects |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes hibernation for 6 to 8 weeks |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 4 months |
| Reproductive Age | 4 – 5 years in captivity |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 8 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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