See text The Eublepharidae are a family of geckos (Gekkota) consisting of 43 described species in 6 genera.

Like other members of Gekkota, the Eublepharidae exhibits tail autotomy due to the fracture planes near their vent.

A new tail will then grow in its place, usually lacking the original color and texture.

The muscles in the old tail will continue to flex for up to 30 minutes after the drop to distract predators.

[5] Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) and African fat-tailed geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus) are popular pet lizards.