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Mourning Gecko
Lepidodactylus lugubris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Gekkonidae ›Genus: Lepidodactylus
About
Lepidodactylus lugubris (mourning gecko, common smooth-scaled gecko) is a female-only species of gecko. This small (10.5 cm total length), nocturnal gecko feeds on small insects and flower nectar. This species is notable because it is parthenogenic, and there are no remaining males that have been found. Females engage in pseudocopulation, stimulating both to produce viable eggs. These eggs are adhered to surfaces in protected locations. Most clutches consist of two eggs, and clutches are laid two to...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mourning Gecko is Lepidodactylus lugubris.
- Mourning Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mourning Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mourning Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Mourning Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
- Mourning Gecko belongs to the family Gekkonidae.
- Mourning Gecko belongs to the genus Lepidodactylus.