Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Family Gekkonidae Scientific name Gekko verreauxi Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Suborder Sauria Genus Gekko Higher classification Gekko | |
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Similar Gekko, Gekko gigante, Gekko carusadensis, Reptile | ||
Gekko verreauxi, or the Andaman giant gecko , is a species of gecko found in the Andaman Islands of India. It is one of the world's largest gecko reaching a total length of more than a foot. These geckos are commonly found on trees, tree logs and crop fields.
Gekko verreauxi hide by day in cavities or under bark plates of trees (typically Manilkara litoralis), and come out after sunset to prey on insects. They are shy and well camouflaged. They are oviparous.
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