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Overview
Tokay geckos have large heads, vertically slit pupils and granular skin, commonly grey with reddish spots. Expanded toes bear microscopic structures that help them grip surfaces. Body colour can lighten or darken.
The 1999 account describes tropical forests, trees, cliffs and buildings across its broad Asian range. These nocturnal insect eaters communicate with calls and defend territories. Females attach hard-shelled eggs to surfaces.
Origins & earliest records
Terrestrial
Evidence & interpretation
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- University species reviewGekko geckoResearch access: 2026-10-21
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