AnAge entry for Woodworthia maculatus

Classification (HAGRID: 03430)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Diplodactylidae
                    Genus: Woodworthia
Species
Woodworthia maculatus
Common name
Gray gecko
Synonyms
Hoplodactylus maculatus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
37 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Compared with other geckos, these animals appear to mature later, feature a lower reproductive output, and live longer. On the predator-free island of Motunau in New Zealand, these animals appear to be relatively long-lived with 10 animals estimated to be at least 36 years old [0581].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
6.83 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 819387
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