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Definition of cat gecko

cat gecko

Plural:cat geckos
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A slender, nocturnal species of gecko native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, uniquely characterized by its semi-retractable claws and its habit of curling up like a cat when resting.

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"While exploring the Malaysian rainforest at night, the herpetologist was thrilled to find a cat gecko slowly making its way across a damp branch."

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