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  1. Tokay gecko
    Tokay geckoSpecies of reptile
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  2. Wikipedia
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    Tokay gecko - Wikipedia

    • The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a large, nocturnal, and aggressive gecko native to Asia and some Pacific Islands. It is known for its loud mating call, which sounds like "tokay" or "fuck-you", and its ability to change skin color. See more

    Overview

    The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a nocturnal arboreal gecko in the genus Gekko, the true geckos. It is native to Asia and … See more

    Etymology

    The word "tokay" is an onomatopoeia of the sound made by males of this species. The common and scientific names, as well as the family name Gekkonidae and the generic term "gecko" come from this species, to… See more

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    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassReptilia
    Bite Force and Breakaway Tail
    Bite Force and Breakaway Tail
    Meet the Tokay Gecko!
    Meet the Tokay Gecko!
    Subspecies

    Two subspecies are currently recognized:
    • G. g. gecko (Linnaeus, 1758) occurs in tropical Asia from northeastern India to eastern Indonesia.
    • G. g. azhari (Mertens, 1955) is found only in Bangladesh.… See more

    Distribution and habitat

    This species is found in northeast India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh; throughout Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia; and toward western New Guinea. … See more

    Physical characteristics

    The tokay gecko is a large nocturnal gecko, reaching a total length (including tail) of 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) on average, but some grow as large as 40 cm (16 inches) long. It is believed to be the third-largest species of … See more

    Behaviour

    Tokay geckos are generally aggressive and territorial, and can inflict a strong bite. Though common in the pet trade, the strong bite of the tokay gecko makes it ill-suited for inexperienced keepers. In addition, th… See more

    Conservation and relationship with humans

    The tokay gecko is culturally significant in many East Asian countries. Regional folklore has attributed supernatural powers to the gecko. In Southeast Asia it is a symbol of good luck and fertility. It is believed to be descended … See more

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  1. ADW
    https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gekko_gecko

    ADW: Gekko gecko: INFORMATION

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  3. Reptile Direct
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    Tokay Gecko 101: Care, Size, Habitat, Lifespan, Diet

    Oct 4, 2020 · Learn how to keep tokay geckos (Gekko gecko), a colorful and feisty lizard species from Southeast Asia and Pacific islands. Find out about their habitat, size, lifespan, diet, behavior, and more.

  4. The Spruce Pets
    https://www.thesprucepets.com/tokay-g…

    Tokay Gecko: Species Information - The Spruce Pets

    Apr 15, 2024 · Learn about the tokay gecko, a large and colorful lizard native to Asia and some Pacific Islands. Find out how to care for this nocturnal and vocal pet, including housing, diet, and health tips.

  5. Smithsonian's National Zoo
    https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/toka…

    Tokay gecko - Smithsonian's National Zoo

    Learn about the tokay gecko, one of the largest living gecko species, found in southeast and east Asia. Discover its physical features, behavior, diet, reproduction and how it interacts with humans and the environment.

  6. Animal Spot
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    Tokay Gecko - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Pet Care and …

    Learn about the tokay gecko, a large and colorful lizard native to Asia and introduced to Hawaii and other regions. Find out its behavior, sounds, adaptation, poison, reproduction, lifespan and more.

  7. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/animal/gec…

    Gecko | Species, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 15, 2024 · Learn about geckos, a group of more than 1,000 species of small, mostly nocturnal lizards with adhesive pads on their toes. Find out how geckos adapt to different habitats, have various colours and sizes, and can run across …

  8. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gekko

    Gekko - Wikipedia

  9. AZ Animals
    https://a-z-animals.com/animals/tokay-…

    Tokay Gecko - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · The Tokay gecko is a large, nocturnal gecko with bright blue skin and orange, red, or brown spots. It has a distinctive barking call and lives in tropical rainforests and manmade environments in southeastern Asia.

  10. Animalia
    https://animalia.bio/tokay-gecko

    Tokay Gecko - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on …

    Learn about the Tokay gecko, one of the largest and most colorful gecko species, native to Asia and some Pacific Islands. Find out how they communicate, mate, hunt, and why they are threatened by hunting and trade.