Gekko hulk
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. hulk |
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| Gekko hulk | |
Gekko hulk is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.[1]
The specific name, hulk, refers to the fictional comic book and film hero "The Incredible Hulk", who is large, green-skinned, muscular, and aggressive like this species.[1]
Description
G. hulk may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 16 cm (6.3 in).[1]
Diet
G. hulk preys upon arthropods and smaller geckos.[1]