The lined gecko (Gekko vittatus), also known as the skunk gecko due to the notable stripe down its back, is a species of gecko.
| Lined gecko | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. vittatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Gekko vittatus Houttuyn, 1782
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It can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.
White lined geckos usually live between 3-5 years in the wild; however, in captivity with proper care their lifespans drastically increase, including those wild caught. In captivity, they can live twice their wild lifespan at the minimum, with some individuals living 15-20 years with proper care.
References
edit- Bauer, A. M., et al. 1995. The Herpetological Contributions of Wilhelm C. H. Peters (1815-1883). SSAR Facsimile Reprints in Herpetology. 714 pp.
- King, M. 1977. Chromosomal and morphometric variation in the gekko Diplodactylus vittatus (Gray). Austral. J. Zool. 25: 43-57.
- Treu, B. 2001. Haltung und zucht des Streifengeckos, Gekko vittatus Houttuyn 1782. Sauria 23(4) 31-35.