Oedura

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Oedura
Lesueur's Velvet Gecko, Oedura lesueurii
Lesueur's Velvet Gecko, Oedura lesueurii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Subfamily: Diplodactylinae
Genus: Oedura

Oedura is a medium-sized genus of nocturnal species of Velvet geckos.

They are mostly arboreal and have toepads. In the wild they are secretive tree-dwellers usually concealing themselves beneath peeling bark or in crevices. All species are adapted to their dry conditions and can go for months without food or water.

[edit] Classification of genus Oedura

  • Northern Velvet Gecko, Oedura castelnaui
  • Northern Spotted Velvet Gecko, Oedura coggeri
  • Fringe-toed Velvet Gecko, Oedura filicipoda
  • Jewelled Velvet Gecko, Oedura gemmata
  • Gracile Velvet Gecko, Oedura gracilis
  • Oedura jacovae
  • Oedura jowalbinna
  • Lesueur's Velvet Gecko, Oedura lesueurii
  • Marbled Velvet Gecko, Oedura marmorata
  • Ocellated Velvet Gecko, Oedura monilis
  • Slim Velvet Gecko, Oedura obscura
  • Ocellated Velvet Gecko, Oedura ocellata
  • Reticulated Velvet Gecko, Oedura reticulata
  • Zigzag Velvet Gecko, Oedura rhombifer
  • Robust Velvet Gecko, Oedura robusta
  • Southern Spotted Velvet Gecko, Oedura tryoni
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