Bibron’s Gecko
One of the largest species of gecko in South Africa, it has got its genus name from the French Herpetologist, Gabriel Bibron. The Bibron’s gecko is an aggressive lizard and happens to be extremely territorial.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Family | Gekkonidae |
Genus | Chondrodactylus |
Scientific Name | Chondrodactylus bibronii |
Other Names | Bibron’s sand gecko, Bibron’s thick-toed gecko |
Size | 6-8 in (15.24-20.32 cm) |
Color | Brown body with black crossbars and white dotted patterns on males and sometimes on females’ body, white or pale brown belly |
Distribution | South Africa |
Habitat | Rocky surfaces, barks of trees |
Diet | Wax worms, grasshoppers, and crickets |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Clutch Size | Around 2 eggs |
IUCN Conservation Status | Not Listed |
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Published on February 7th 2019 by staff under Geckos. Article was last reviewed on 31st January 2019.