Indo Pacific Gecko
The Indo-Pacific Gecko is a species of lizards that is endemic to India, Australia, and many parts of SE Asia. In many areas, they have been an invasive species of concern. They lack eyelids, and their sticky toes allow them to climb on the walls.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Infraorder | Gekkota |
| Family | Gekkonidae |
| Genus | Hemidactylus |
| Species | H. garnotii |
| Scientific Name | Hemidactylus garnotii |
| Other Names | Garnot’s house gecko, fox gecko |
| Length | 2.6 in (6.6 cm) |
| Coloration | Yellowish to dull brown with dotted lines from the upper feet down to the tail; the belly is orange to yellow |
| Distribution | Primarily in India, also in the Philippines, parts of Southeast Asia, Australia, and throughout Polynesia |
| Habitat | Being associated with human development, they are mostly found in buildings having outdoor lights where they find insects |
| Diet | Insectivorous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Indo Pacific Gecko Pictures Gallery
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- Fox Gecko
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- Garnot’s House Gecko
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- Hemidactylus Garnotii
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- Indo Pacific Gecko Eggs
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- Indo Pacific Gecko Images
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- Indo Pacific Gecko Pictures
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- Indo Pacific Gecko
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- Indo Pacific Geckos
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- Indo Pacific Gecko Photos
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- Indo Pacific Gecko Care
Published on February 23rd 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
