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West Indian leopard gecko
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The West Indian leopard gecko (Eublepharis fuscus) is a species of leopard gecko found in western India, with its range possibly extending to southeastern Pakistan.[1][2] The specific name "fuscus" means dark or dusky.[2]
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Description
It has a robust habitus and can reach 252 mm (9.9 in) in snout–vent length.[2]
Distribution
The gecko is widely distributed in western India: it is known from the Western Ghats (northern Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra) as well as from Gujarat. It might occur in Pakistan.[1]
Habitat and behavior
It can be found in forested hill tracts, scrub, boulders and scrubland. It is a nocturnal, terrestrial gecko that feeds on scorpions and other arthropods.[1]
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