West Indian leopard gecko
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The West Indian leopard gecko (Eublepharis fuscus) is a species of leopard gecko found in western India, with its range possibly extending to southeastern Pakistan.[1][2] The specific name "fuscus" means dark or dusky.[2]
| West Indian leopard gecko | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Eublepharidae |
| Genus: | Eublepharis |
| Species: | E. fuscus |
| Binomial name | |
| Eublepharis fuscus Börner, 1981 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Eublepharis macularius ssp. fuscus Börner, 1981 | |
Description
It has a robust habitus and can reach 252 mm (9.9 in) in snout–vent length.[2]
Distribution
The gecko is widely distributed in western India: it is known from the Western Ghats (northern Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra) as well as from Gujarat. It might occur in Pakistan.[1]
Habitat and behavior
It can be found in forested hill tracts, scrub, boulders and scrubland. It is a nocturnal, terrestrial gecko that feeds on scorpions and other arthropods.[1]
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