West Indian leopard gecko
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Eublepharis fuscus

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. The specific name "fuscus" means dark or dusky.

Appearance

It has a robust habitus and can reach 252 mm (9.9 in) in snout–vent length.

Distribution

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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.

Habits and Lifestyle

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.

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References

1. West Indian leopard gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Indian_leopard_gecko
2. West Indian leopard gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/172683/1366357

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