Leopard Gecko
Leopard gecko is a type of gecko native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Iran. The gecko is crepuscular and unlike most geckos have movable eyelids. The species has become very popular as captive pets.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Infraorder | Gekkota |
| Family | Eublepharidae |
| Genus | Eublepharis |
| Scientific Name | Eublepharis macularius |
| Size | 20.5 – 27.5 cm |
| Weight | 45 – 65 g |
| Color | Wild population are dark and dull whereas the captive population comes in various color morphs |
| Distribution | Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwest region of India, some parts of Iran |
| Habitat | Rocky, dry grassland, desert regions |
| Diet | Crickets, roaches, mealworms, waxworms, super worms, other insects |
| Hibernation Fact | May undergo semi-hibernation |
| Predators | Snakes, foxes, other large reptiles |
| Breeding Season | Summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 45 – 60 days |
| Reproductive Age | 1 to 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | More than 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |
Leopard Gecko Pictures Gallery
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- Adult Leopard Gecko
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- Baby Leopard Gecko
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- Baby Leopard Geckos
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- Black Leopard Gecko
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- Blue Leopard Gecko
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- Cute Leopard Gecko
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- Eublepharis Macularius
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- Fat Leopard Gecko
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- Female Leopard Gecko
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- Gecko Leopard
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- Giant Leopard Gecko
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- Leopard Gecko Babies
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- Leopard Gecko Bite
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- Leopard Gecko Diet
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- Leopard Gecko Eggs
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- Leopard Gecko Eyes
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- Leopard Gecko Images
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- Leopard Gecko Natural Habitat
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- Leopard Gecko Pictures
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- Leopard Gecko Tail
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- Leopard Gecko Teeth
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- Leopard Gecko
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- Leopard Geckos
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- Male Leopard Gecko
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- Normal Leopard Gecko
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- Orange Leopard Gecko
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- Pictures of Leopard Geckos
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- Pregnant Leopard Gecko
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- Snow Leopard Gecko
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- Spotted Leopard Gecko
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- White Leopard Gecko
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- Yellow Leopard Gecko
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- Leopard Gecko Tank
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- Leopard Gecko Cage
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- Leopard Gecko Care
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