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Basic information

Underwoodisaurus milii

Barking Gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilySouthern geckos
GenusThick-tailed geckos
Czech name
Pagekon Miliův
English name
Barking Gecko
Alternative names
Thick-tailed Barking Gecko, Thick-tailed Gecko
Synonyms
Gecko dorreensis, Gymnodactylus asper, Gymnodactylus miliusii, Gymnodactylus milusii, Phyllurus blavieri, Phyllurus milii, Underwoodisaurus husbandi
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest, Savanna, Shrubland
Microhabitat
Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 110 mm
Body mass
max 22.9 g
Hatchling mass
~1.63 g
Offspring SVL
max 36 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 18 years
Activity
Nocturnal
Foraging mode
Mixed
Body temperature
17.6–19.4 °C
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
0.8–2 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
1–2 individuals
Clutches per year
1–8 × per year
Sex determination
Genetic sex determination
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase