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Crested Gecko
About Crested Gecko
The Crocked Gecko, which has the scientific name Correlophus ciliates, is better known as the eyelash gecko. It originated in New Caledonia in 1866. The eyelash gecko lacks eyelids and is instead replaced with transparent scales.
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Common Name
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Eyelash gecko
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Correlophus ciliatus
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Species
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Correlophus ciliatus
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Genus
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Correlophus
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SubFamily
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Aplocheilinae
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Family
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Diplodactylidae
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SuperFamily
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Gekkonoidea
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SubOrder
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Sauria
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Order
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Squamata
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Crested Gecko |
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Color
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Orange
Yellow
Red
Pink
Olive
Brown
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
Mottled
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Characteristics
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Spiny Scales
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Min Height
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8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.07 lbs |
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Max Weight
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0.12 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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hard |
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Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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72°F to 75°F |
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Substrate
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Coconut Fiber
Organic Topsoil
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Crested Gecko including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Crawling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Crested Gecko. |
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Lifespan
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20 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
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Country
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New Caledonia
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