Andaman giant gecko
The Andaman giant gecko '' is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is indigenous to the Andaman IslandsEtymology
The specific name, verreauxi, is in honor of French naturalist Jules Verreaux.Geographic range
G. verreauxi is endemic to the Andaman Islands of India.Description
Reaching a total length of more than one foot, the Andaman giant gecko is one of the world's largest geckos.Habitat
G. verreauxi is commonly found on trees, tree logs, and in crop fields.Behaviour
G. verreauxi hides by day in cavities or under bark plates of trees, and comes out after sunset to prey on insects. It is shy and well camouflaged.Reproduction
G. verreauxi is oviparous.
