Lined gecko
The lined gecko (Gekko vittatus), also known as the Skunk Gecko due to his notable stripe down its back, is a species of gecko.
| Lined gecko | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. vittatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko vittatus Houttuyn, 1782 | |
It can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.
White Lined Geckos usually live between 3-5 years in the wild, however in captivity with proper care their lifespans drastically increase, including those wild caught. In captivity, they can live twice their wild lifespan at the minimum, with some individuals living 15-20 years with proper care.
References
- Bauer, A. M., et al. 1995. The Herpetological Contributions of Wilhelm C. H. Peters (1815-1883). SSAR Facsimile Reprints in Herpetology. 714 pp.
- King, M. 1977. Chromosomal and morphometric variation in the gekko Diplodactylus vittatus (Gray). Austral. J. Zool. 25: 43-57.
- Treu, B. 2001. Haltung und zucht des Streifengeckos, Gekko vittatus Houttuyn 1782. Sauria 23(4) 31-35.
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