Pachydactylus fasciatus, also known as the striped thick-toed gecko, banded thick-toed gecko, thick-toed banded gecko, or Damaraland banded gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to northwestern Namibia.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Pachydactylus |
| Species: | P. fasciatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Pachydactylus fasciatus Boulenger, 1888
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Thick-Toed Banded Geckos are beige or light brown—sometimes purplish— with brown, orange, or yellow stripes. Their underside is pale, pinkish, and slightly translucent. Their body as juveniles is lighter in color, more yellow, with their banding being darker and more prominent. Their entire body is covered with tubercle scales, giving them a characteristic bumpy look. Their eyes are typically a shade of orange or amber. They are occasionally kept as pets, due to their small size and hardiness.[3]
References
edit- ^ Bauer, A.M. (2020). "Pachydactylus fasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T174120A120593749. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T174120A120593749.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Pachydactylus fasciatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
- ^ "Thick-Toed Banded Gecko - Pachydactylus fasciatus (Captive Bred)". Josh's Frogs. Retrieved 2024-05-07.