Leopard Gecko
Eublepharis macularius
| Country of origin | Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and northwest India |
| Habitat | Vivarium, moist, cold, warm hides, sandy soil |
| Diet | All types of insects |
| Status | Solitary |
| Lifespan | 15 years |
| Average body weight | Females 0.05-0.07kg / males 0.06-0.08kg |
| Average body length | Females 18-20cm / males 20-28cm |
Did you know?
Leopard geckos eat their own shed. Leopard geckos’ tails fall off when they feel threatened as a defence mechanism.
Threats in the wild
Foxes, snakes and other large reptiles
IUCN red list status
The IUCN status of the Leopard Gecko is least concern.
For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org.
