The male Yellow-headed Dwarf Geko is highly territorial and will display in prominent positions to attract the more cryptically coloured females.
The male Yellow-headed Dwarf Geko is highly territorial and will display in prominent positions to attract the more cryptically coloured females. Intruding males will be driven off vigourously, the distinctive colours show a male is in breeeding condiotion and the colour brightens with maturity.
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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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