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Basic information

Lucasium damaeum

Beaded Gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyDiplodactylid geckos
GenusGround geckos
English name
Beaded Gecko
Alternative names
Deer Gecko
Synonyms
Ceramodactylus damaeus
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Desert, Grassland, Savanna
Microhabitat
Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 60 mm
Body mass
max 4.3 g
Offspring SVL
max 20 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 6.8 years
Activity
Nocturnal
Foraging mode
Active
Body temperature
21–27.3 °C
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
0.3–0.7 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
1–2 individuals
Clutches per year
2–2 × per year
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase