Meyers' gecko (SciiFii)

The Meyers' gecko (Majorogekko meyerii) is a diurnal species of gecko that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across the island of Madagascar to help boost biodiversity, although they have been accidentally introduced throughout Florida and Southern California, where they are, by all accounts, thriving. The Meyer's gecko can be distinguished from other geckos by its robust body size, a comparably short tail, a short skull, yellow eyes with slitted pupils, and, most interestingly, a deep green skin with purple spots and a yellow underbelly. The Meyer's gecko is about 14 to 20 inches (35 to 50 centimeters) long and 300-450 grams (10-15 oz), making it one of the largest living gecko species. The Meyer's gecko is omnivorous and primarily feeds on carrion, insects, nectar, pollen, and berries. The males of this species are somewhat aggressive. They often do not accept other males in their territory, however, they may sometimes tolerate other males within their territory. In captivity, where the females cannot escape, the males may cause minor injuries to a female, but compared with Phelsuma geckos, males of this species are generally less aggressive and rough towards females. The females lay up to 10 eggs. At a temperature of between 22 °C and 34 °C, the young will hatch after approximately 40–45 days. The juveniles measure 70–80 mm. Sexual maturity is reached after 10–12 months. The Meyer's gecko is a very popular pet due to being colorful in appearance and is easy to keep, care, and breed. The Meyer's gecko is commonly known as the mascot of Amazing Animals nicknamed Henry. The conservation status of the Meyer's gecko is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the Meyer's gecko's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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