African Fat Tailed Gecko
African fat tailed gecko is a species of gecko occurring in West Africa. The species is terrestrial and nocturnal. It requires high humidity to thrive and is quite docile. The gecko is insectivore.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Family | Gekkonidae |
| Subfamily | Eublepharinae |
| Genus | Hemitheconyx |
| Scientific Name | Hemitheconyx caudicinctus |
| Size | 7 to 9 in |
| Weight | 45 to75 g in captivity |
| Color | Orange- brown with dark brown bands on the back, sometimes possess a white stripe running from back of the neck down to the tail tip; pale pink or off-white underbelly |
| Distribution | Senegal to Cameroon |
| Habitat | Dry and humid savannah and semi desert areas |
| Diet | Insects |
| Breeding Season | November – March |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 55 to 70 days in captivity |
| Reproductive Age | 12 to 18 months |
| Average Lifespan | 15 to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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