SPECIES
Leopard gecko
Eublepharis macularius
A spotted gecko with movable eyelids and a thick energy-storing tail.
When threatened it can shed its tail; regrowth requires substantial resources.
It hunts insects on dry rocky ground after dark.
Rocky drylands in parts of South Asia.
Where does a leopard gecko live?
Rocky drylands in parts of South Asia.
Worth knowing
- Adaptation When threatened it can shed its tail; regrowth requires substantial resources.
- Ecological role It hunts insects on dry rocky ground after dark.
- Home Rocky drylands in parts of South Asia.
How it survives
When threatened it can shed its tail; regrowth requires substantial resources.
A spotted gecko with movable eyelids and a thick energy-storing tail.
Why relationships matter
It hunts insects on dry rocky ground after dark.
Where it lives
Rocky drylands in parts of South Asia.
Pressures and responses
Local habitat degradation and collection.
Preserve rocky natural habitats and require responsible breeding practices.
Sources
- University of Michigan Museum of Zoology — Animal Diversity Web, Eublepharis macularius
- GBIF — Eublepharis macularius accepted taxon
Records of where it has been seen come live from GBIF; observed interactions from GloBI. Draft — not yet reviewed by a person.