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Gekkonidae Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz about geckos. Hope you have fun!
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author Reptile-lover

A multiple-choice quiz by blake_aus_nsw. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
blake_aus_nsw

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,373

Updated
Apr 27 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where do white-line geckos primarily live? Hint

In tropical rainforests

In the desert

In grass lands

In wet lands

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did the tokay gecko get its name? Hint

It is named after a zoologist named R.G. Tokay

From one of the sounds they make

A zoologist just thought it was a funny name

They only live near the Tokay River

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the African fat-tailed gecko use its tail for? Hint

To kill its prey

For balance

To dig holes in the ground

It stores its fat in it

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where is the only place in the world where the Standing's Day gecko can be found? Hint

New Guinea

New Zealand

Madagascar

Cuba

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many eggs do most female geckos lay at one time? Hint

Five

Two

Ten

Seven

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Question 6 of 10

6. Geckos only eat insects.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the world's largest gecko? Hint

Common House Gecko

Leopard Gecko

Crocodile Gecko

New Caledonian Giant Gecko

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Question 8 of 10

8. Most geckos are active at night.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is the only place the southern padless geckos can be found? Hint

New Zealand

Australia

United Kingdom

Indonesia

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Moorish gecko is the smallest species of gecko in Europe.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where do white-line geckos primarily live?

Answer: In tropical rainforests

The white-line geckos are native to Indonesia and New Guinea. They typically reach 18 to 25 cm (7 to 10 inches) in length. They prefer hot, humid forests. Their main diet is insects.

2. How did the tokay gecko get its name?

Answer: From one of the sounds they make

The tokay gecko is a nocturnal gecko native to Asia and some Pacific Islands. They can reach lengths of 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 inches), although some may attain greater sizes. The species is primarily found in rainforests, where it inhabits trees and cliff-side environments. They feed on insects and small vertebrates.

3. What does the African fat-tailed gecko use its tail for?

Answer: It stores its fat in it

The African fat-tailed gecko lives in the western part of Africa. They can reach 18 to 20 cm (7 to 8 inches) in length. The tail serves as storage for energy for survival during food shortages and offers a means of defense. They feed on insects and other invertebrates.

4. Where is the only place in the world where the Standing's Day gecko can be found?

Answer: Madagascar

The Standing's Day gecko inhabits the southwest of Madagascar in dry forests. They grow up to 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 inches) in length. The Standing's Day gecko consumes a diet comprised of a diverse array of insects and invertebrates, and smaller lizard species.

5. How many eggs do most female geckos lay at one time?

Answer: Two

Most geckos lay two eggs about twice a year, but some can lay more depending on the species. Female geckos generally lay their eggs in moist, dark places. Geckos have different breeding seasons, which vary depending on the species and its location. Some species of geckos eat their eggs.

6. Geckos only eat insects.

Answer: False

Geckos such as the crested, gargoyle, chahoua, and mourning geckos also consume fruit and other plant matter. Geckos like several fruit varieties, including papaya, pears, guava, plums, grapes, apples, and bananas. Some geckos even eat reptiles.

7. What is the world's largest gecko?

Answer: New Caledonian Giant Gecko

The New Caledonian giant gecko is primarily endemic to the various islands of New Caledonia. They grow to be 36 cm (14 inches) in length. They eat insects and small creatures.

8. Most geckos are active at night.

Answer: True

Nocturnal gecko species include the leopard gecko, crested gecko, Madagascan ground gecko, and fat-tailed gecko. What helps them is their excellent night vision. Geckos sleep for as much as twelve hours a day. However, some are active during the day.

9. Where is the only place the southern padless geckos can be found?

Answer: Australia

Southern padless geckos are endemic to Australia. They grow to 15 cm (6 inches) in length. They lack adhesive toepads. Southern padless geckos eat insects.

10. The Moorish gecko is the smallest species of gecko in Europe.

Answer: False

The Moorish gecko is found in southern Europe and northern Africa.
It is Europe's largest species of gecko despite reaching only 15 cm (6 inches) in length. They feed on insects and small animals.

Source: Author blake_aus_nsw

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Gekkonidae Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz about geckos. Hope you have fun! This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author Reptile-lover

Here's a quiz about geckos. Hope you have fun!
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author Reptile-lover