Tokay gecko
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The tokay gecko is a nocturnal arboreal gecko in the genus Gekko, the true geckos. It is native to Asia and some Pacific Islands.
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Adult in captivity
Appearance during the day, in Assam, India
Showing the size of a large defensive tokay gecko
Rhacodactylus leachianus
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Rhacodactylus leachianus, commonly known as the New Caledonian giant gecko, Leach's giant gecko, leachianus gecko, or Leachie, is the largest living species of gecko and a member of the family Diploda
Tokay gecko
…as large as 40 cm (16 inches) long. It is believed to be the third-largest species of gecko, after the giant leaf-tail gecko (Uroplatus giganteus) and New Caledonian giant gecko (Rhacodactylus leachianus). It is cylindrical, but somewhat flattened in body shape. The eyes have vertical pupils. The skin is soft to the touch and…
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Close-up of the New Caledonian giant gecko
The ventral side of an R. leachianus foot pad displaying lamellae