Kingdom Animalia Suborder Sauria Family Gekkonidae Scientific name Pachydactylus bibronii Higher classification Pachydactylus Order Scaled reptiles | Subphylum Vertebrata Infraorder Gekkota Subfamily Gekkoninae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Pachydactylus, Reptile, Geckos, Chondrodactylus, Chondrodactylus turneri | ||
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Bibron's gecko (Pachydactylus bibronii) is a species of thick-toed gecko endemic to southern Africa.
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Etymology
Both the specific name, bibronii, and the common name, Bibron's gecko, are in honor of French herpetologist Gabriel Bibron.
Geographic range
P. bibronii is distributed across the southern part of the African continent. It is common in South Africa, where it is one of the largest gecko species.
Description
This moderate-sized gecko reaches a total length (including tail) of 6 to 8 in (15 to 20 cm). It has a stockier build than most other geckos. The female is generally smaller than the male. Its base color is brown, and it has a beaded pattern dorsally, with black crossbars. The male has white dots. The female may, as well. The belly is white or very light brown. The newly hatched Bibron's gecko has solid line and color patterns, while the adult's patterns are more broken.
Behavior
Bibron's gecko is arboreal and ground-dwelling. It is territorial, and males are very aggressive toward each other. Individuals can commonly be found missing appendages in the wild.
Reproduction
The female usually lays two clutches per year, with two eggs per clutch.
