geckoes

Sticky-footed reptiles

Geckoes is a plural of gecko, a small lizard known for its ability to climb smooth surfaces using specialized toe pads.

Geckos are found in warm climates worldwide and are often welcomed in homes for eating insects.

The more common plural is geckos.

biology

lizard

Four-legged scaled reptile

  • reptileCold-blooded scaled vertebrate
  • scalesPlates or weighing devices
  • tailRear animal appendage

toes · nocturnal · cold-blooded · camouflage · shedding · regeneration · eggs · hatchling · species · vertebrate

locomotion

climbing

Ascending by physical effort

grip · vertical · surfaces · glass · ceiling · toe pads · lamellae · biomimicry · clinging · scurrying

pets

tokay

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mealworms · calcium · supplements · handling · taming · enclosure · heat lamp · thermostat · lifespan · morphs

cultural

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habitat

tropical

Of hot, humid regions

  • wallsVertical enclosing structures
  • ceilingsIndoor upper boundaries
  • rocksSolid mineral pieces

trees · desert · rainforest · house · terrarium · vivarium · enclosure · substrate · humidity · warmth

Opposites
reptile taxonomy

geckoessnakes

Elongated limbless reptiles

legless lizards · skinks · crocodilians · turtles · tortoises

adhesion/climbing ability

geckoesburrowing animals

Creatures that dig underground homes

aquatic reptiles

Phrases
Family

gecko, geckos

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G