Kuhl’s flying gecko

Unlike what their name suggests, these reptiles can’t fly but only leap between tree tops

Bernard DUPONT

Southeast Asian jungles are home to these lizards. India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo are among the places they can be found. These creatures have flattened tails, webbing between the toes, and flaps that help them glide for small distances.

Because of the minuscule hairs on their toe pads, they can grasp practically any surface, including tree trunks and even glass. They primarily eat cockroaches and insects for food. Although they prefer the night, they can occasionally be seen clinging to tree trunks during the day. Currently, the species is not considered to be endangered.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Brunei
2019
Indonesia
2019
Jawa, Sumatera, Kalimantan
Malaysia
2019
Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak
Myanmar
2019
Singapore
2019
Thailand
2019

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No