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Smith's green-eyed gecko
Scientific name: Gekko smithii
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: GEKKONIDAE
Group: Reptiles
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 1,5 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 60–90 jours
Births: 01.01-31.12
Habitat:
tropical and secondary forests, riparian vegetation
Description:
The Smith's green-eyed gecko (Gekko smithii) is a medium-sized nocturnal lizard (total length up to 35 cm, SVL 19 cm) with olive-green to brown mottled dorsal coloration and a pale throat bordered by dark mottling. Endemic to tropical and secondary forests of Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore), it occupies tree trunks and riparian vegetation where it forages for insects and arachnids. Reproduction occurs year-round, with females laying clutches of two eggs followed by an incubation period of 60–90 days. It uses crevices for shelter, produces harsh calls to communicate, and exhibits moderate wariness.
Recommended lens:
>=100 mm
Photography tips:
Position yourself low and discreet at ground level, use a macro telephoto lens (≥100 mm) on a monopod, set aperture to f/11 for sufficient depth of field, and choose a shutter speed of 1/500 s to freeze movement. Wait for the gecko to remain still, favor twilight conditions, and shoot in RAW.
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