Least Concern
Tokay Gecko
Gekko gecko
A large colorful gecko with orange or red spots and a loud call that echoes through tropical evenings.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
7–10 years in the wild; over 15 years in captivity
Size
Body length 25–35 cm; weight 150–400 g
Scientific Name
Gekko gecko
About Tokay Gecko
A large colorful gecko with orange or red spots and a loud call that echoes through tropical evenings.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 7–10 years in the wild; over 15 years in captivity, a size of Body length 25–35 cm; weight 150–400 g, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
The tokay gecko gets its common name from the sound of its repeated territorial call.
Where Tokay Gecko Lives
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Thai lowland forest
, Thailand
Java woodlands
, Indonesia