Tokay Gecko

Geckos

Gekko gecko

Basic stats

Diet

Large insects, small vertebrates

Habitat

Tree trunks, cave walls, buildings

Range

South and Southeast Asia

Clutch size

1–2 eggs

Incubation period

About 10–12 weeks

Size

Large (SVL up to 20cm)

Weight

~150–300g

A large, robust gecko with striking blue-grey skin covered in orange spots, and an extremely loud, far-carrying two-note call ('to-kay') repeated many times, often heard well before the animal is seen.

Nocturnal, an aggressive hunter of large insects and even small vertebrates, with a strong bite if handled. Found on tree trunks, cave walls and buildings, and one of the largest and most vocal geckos in Southeast Asia.

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