West Indian leopard gecko


The West Indian leopard gecko is a species of leopard gecko found in western India, with its range possibly extending to southeastern Pakistan. The specific name "fuscus" means dark or dusky.

Description

It has a robust habitus and can reach in snout–vent length.

Distribution

The gecko is widely distributed in western India: it is known from the Western Ghats as well as from Gujarat. It might occur in Pakistan.

Habitat and behavior

It can be found in forested hill tracts, scrub, boulders and scrubland. It is a nocturnal, terrestrial gecko that feeds on scorpions and other arthropods.