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Chinese Cave Gecko
About Chinese Cave Gecko
The Chinese Cave Gecko is a nocturnal animal originating from China, Japan, and Vietnam. It can be very active at night and needs to be exposed to UVB light for at least 10 to 12 hours daily. This helps the gecko metabolize vitamin D, absorb calcium, and stay healthy and stimulated.
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Common Name
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Hainan Cave Gecko, Cave Gecko
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Goniurosaurus hainanensis
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Species
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Goniurosaurus hainanensis
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Genus
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Goniurosaurus
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SubFamily
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Aplocheilinae
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Family
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Eublepharidae
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SuperFamily
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Gekkonoidea
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SubOrder
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Sauria
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Order
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Squamata
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Chinese Cave Gecko |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Orange
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Spiny Scales
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Min Height
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8.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Tank Size
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18 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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68°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coconut Fiber
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Chinese Cave Gecko including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Crawling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Chinese Cave Gecko. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Mountain
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Country
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China
Japan
Viet Nam
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