Tokay Gecko
The Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko is a large and vocal lizard native to the tropical forests of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is known for its bright blue-gray body with striking orange and red spots.
The Tokay Gecko is a powerful and territorial animal, and it is known for its loud, booming "tokay-tokay" call, which it uses to attract a mate and to mark its territory.
The Tokay Gecko has a powerful bite and is a skilled hunter, preying on a wide variety of insects and small vertebrates. It is a highly arboreal animal, spending most of its life in trees and on the walls of buildings. While the Tokay Gecko is a popular pet, it is also a species that is facing threats from the illegal pet trade.
The Tokay Gecko's vibrant colors and unique vocalizations make it a fascinating and important animal.
Tokay Gecko
Classification
Reptilia > Squamata > Gekkonidae > Gekko > G. gecko
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
12 - 15 inches
(30 - 38 cm)
Average Weight
3 - 5 oz
(85 - 142 g)
Average Life Span
10 years
Gestation Period
60 - 90 days
Did You Know?
The Tokay Gecko is known for its vibrant blue and orange spots, making it one of the most colorful gecko species.
They are highly vocal and known for their loud "tokay-tokay" call, which gives them their name.
Tokay Geckos have strong, adhesive toe pads that allow them to climb smooth surfaces, including walls and ceilings.
They are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night when hunting for insects and small vertebrates.
A bite from a Tokay Gecko can be painful due to their strong jaws, but they are not venomous.
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