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  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "leopard-gecko",
  "name": "Leopard Gecko",
  "scientificName": "Eublepharis macularius",
  "category": "Reptile",
  "summary": "The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a spotted, ground-dwelling lizard from the arid grasslands and rocky deserts of South Asia and the Middle East, and one of the most popular beginner pet reptiles. It grows to about 18 to 25 cm (7 to 10 in) including the tail, is active at dusk, and eats insects. Hardy and long-lived, it can reach 15 to 20 years in captivity and is listed as Least Concern.",
  "conservationStatus": "Least Concern",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Reptilia",
    "order": "Squamata",
    "family": "Eublepharidae",
    "genus": "Eublepharis"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 0.06,
    "lengthM": 0.22,
    "topSpeedKmh": 12,
    "lifespanYears": 18
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Eublepharis macularius"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Insectivore"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Arid grassland and rocky desert"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "15–20 years in captivity"
    },
    {
      "label": "Length",
      "value": "18–25 cm (7–10 in) including tail"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "Up to 12 km/h (7 mph) in short dashes"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "The dry grasslands and rocky deserts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India, and Iran.",
    "continents": [
      "Asia"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "IUCN Red List — Eublepharis macularius.",
      "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Eublepharis%20macularius&searchType=species"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Eublepharis macularius. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eublepharis_macularius/"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Wikipedia — Leopard Gecko.",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_gecko"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard-gecko/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard-gecko/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}