Ocelot Gecko

Paroedura picta

Paroedura picta is a species of Squamata from the family of geckos ( Gekkonidae ). The species is referred to as well as other species of the genus Paroedura as Madagascar big-headed gecko in German. The species was scientifically described in 1854 by the German naturalist Wilhelm Peters Diplodactylus pictus.

Features

Paroedura picta reaches a maximum total length of 14 cm. Females are slightly smaller than males. The animals are usually brown with blackish transverse bands or lighter patches. It also occur almost black animals with light transverse bands, albeit rarely. Some animals have a back bright stripes.

Dissemination

Paroedura picta lives in the south and south-west of Madagascar and lived there mostly dry forests and savannas. The Terra typica is St. Augustine's Bay.

Way of life

Paroedura picta is a nocturnal ground dwellers and feeds mainly on insects. During the day you will find the animals under rocks or large pieces of wood. The females have a stock fertilization. After mating, she can deduct several clutches, each consisting of two eggs.