Hemidactylus inintellectus -   Socotran Rock Gecko

Socotran endemic species. A medium sized species, up to around 12 cm, ground colour pinkish

(sometimes greyish) with irregular brown bands, original tail very distinctly dark banded. Its

occurrence is expected in most of the rocky areas, except the higher peaks. It was observed

usually climbing on cliffs, large boulders and sometime on palm tree trunks.

 

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Socotra Island - Yemen

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