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The Marbled Gecko is classified in
two seperate Genera; Christinus
and Phyllodactylus.
The full scientific names are Christinus marmoratus
and Phyllodactylus marmoratus. They fall into the Phyllodactylus
genera due to being a 'leaf-toed gecko,' but are distinctive
enough to warrant the classification into a seperate
genera.
The insectivorious Marbled Gecko can
naturally be found in Australia, Africa, the Mediterranian,
and have now spread into North and South America. Their
'leaf-toed gecko' classification comes from the look
or their digits, which are expanded more than other
geckos.
The coloration of the Marbled Gecko
is usually a light olive green and tan mix. They will
also be commonly seen with dark brown or black patches
over their bodies. Their spread out toes, and laminae,
are specially developed for holding onto and climbing
slippery surfaces. Marbled Geckos do not normally grow
beyond roughly 10 cm.
To learn more about caring about this gecko in captivity,
read our Marbled
Gecko Care Sheet. |
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