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Distribution

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Continent: Oceania Asia
Distribution: India, Indonesia (Java, Timor), New Guinea, Oceania, Belau, Admirality Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, Rennell, Bellona, Vanuatu?, Santa Cruz Islands Toga, Loh, Tegua, Hiu
Type locality: œNordaustralien [Gecko trachylaemus PETERS 1873]
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Lined gecko

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The lined gecko (Gekko vittatus), also known as the skunk gecko due to the notable stripe down its back, is a species of gecko.

It can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.

White lined geckos usually live between 3-5 years in the wild; however, in captivity with proper care their lifespans drastically increase, including those wild caught. In captivity, they can live twice their wild lifespan at the minimum, with some individuals living 15-20 years with proper care.

References

  • Bauer, A. M., et al. 1995. The Herpetological Contributions of Wilhelm C. H. Peters (1815-1883). SSAR Facsimile Reprints in Herpetology. 714 pp.
  • King, M. 1977. Chromosomal and morphometric variation in the gekko Diplodactylus vittatus (Gray). Austral. J. Zool. 25: 43-57.
  • Treu, B. 2001. Haltung und zucht des Streifengeckos, Gekko vittatus Houttuyn 1782. Sauria 23(4) 31-35.

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Lined gecko: Brief Summary

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The lined gecko (Gekko vittatus), also known as the skunk gecko due to the notable stripe down its back, is a species of gecko.

It can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.

White lined geckos usually live between 3-5 years in the wild; however, in captivity with proper care their lifespans drastically increase, including those wild caught. In captivity, they can live twice their wild lifespan at the minimum, with some individuals living 15-20 years with proper care.

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