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Oriental Leaf-toed Gecko Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Hemidactylus bowringii
Family : Gekkonidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : House lizard
Habitat : Mixed evergreen forest
Description : It is a small to medium-sized gecko, measuring between 7 to 11 centimeters in length.
Its body is slender, elongated, and slightly flattened, with a triangular-shaped head.
The skin is covered with small, granular scales that are uniform in size.
The color of the body is variable and can range from light gray to brown or reddish-brown, with darker markings on the back.
It has well-developed, slender limbs, each with five digits. The toes have pads on the undersides that help the gecko climb on smooth surfaces.
The eyes are large and round, with vertical pupils.
It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on insects, such as crickets, roaches, and moths.
It is a terrestrial gecko that inhabits a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and human settlements. It is known to be a good climber and can be found on walls and ceilings.
It is a solitary species and is known to be shy and retiring. It is active at night and spends the day hiding in crevices or under rocks.
It is oviparous and lays eggs that hatch after an incubation period of around 50 days. The hatchlings are about 2 to 3 centimeters long and have a similar appearance to the adults.
Its body is slender, elongated, and slightly flattened, with a triangular-shaped head.
The skin is covered with small, granular scales that are uniform in size.
The color of the body is variable and can range from light gray to brown or reddish-brown, with darker markings on the back.
It has well-developed, slender limbs, each with five digits. The toes have pads on the undersides that help the gecko climb on smooth surfaces.
The eyes are large and round, with vertical pupils.
It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on insects, such as crickets, roaches, and moths.
It is a terrestrial gecko that inhabits a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and human settlements. It is known to be a good climber and can be found on walls and ceilings.
It is a solitary species and is known to be shy and retiring. It is active at night and spends the day hiding in crevices or under rocks.
It is oviparous and lays eggs that hatch after an incubation period of around 50 days. The hatchlings are about 2 to 3 centimeters long and have a similar appearance to the adults.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by: Durjoy Raha Antu,Department of Zoology, Jagannath University,Dhaka; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit:Kelvin Cheng (www.inaturalist.org/people/Kelvin Cheng), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Durjoy Raha Antu,Department of Zoology, Jagannath University,Dhaka; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit:Kelvin Cheng (www.inaturalist.org/people/Kelvin Cheng), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.