Ailuronyx Explained

Ailuronyx is a small genus of geckos from Seychelles, commonly known as skin-sloughing geckos. They have a reputation for delicacy and especially for shedding strips of skin if handled.

Classification of genus Ailuronyx

• Seychelles bronze gecko, A. seychellensis
• Dwarf bronze gecko, A. tachyscopaeus
• Giant bronze gecko or yellow gecko, A. trachygaster

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Notes and References

1. The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org