Listen to the Tokay gecko
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About the Tokay gecko
The Tokay gecko is a reptile in the family Gekkonidae (order Squamata). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults measure about 15 cm and weigh around 60 g.
What does the Tokay gecko sound like?
Most reptiles are fairly quiet, but crocodilians bellow and roar, geckos chirp and click, and tortoises hiss and grunt.
From Wikipedia
The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a nocturnal arboreal gecko in the genus Gekko, the true geckos. It is native to Asia and some Pacific Islands.
More from the family Gekkonidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Tokay gecko sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Tokay gecko on this page. Most reptiles are fairly quiet, but crocodilians bellow and roar, geckos chirp and click, and tortoises hiss and grunt.
Is the Tokay gecko endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Tokay gecko as “least concern”.
What family does the Tokay gecko belong to?
The Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) belongs to the family Gekkonidae in the order Squamata.
Sources & credits
- Mating call of a male Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) by Richard Ling <[email protected]> – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q331213 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Tokay gecko – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Nick Hobgood – CC BY 2.0