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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