Mediterranean Gecko
Mediterranean gecko is a species of small gecko native to the Mediterranean region, but has spread to many parts of the world. The species is insectivorous.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Family | Gekkonidae |
| Genus | Hemidactylus |
| Scientific Name | Hemidactylus turcicus |
| Other Names | Turkish Gecko |
| Size | 4 – 5 in |
| Weight | Less than 500 g |
| Color | Purple or tan with black spots; tail often has stripes |
| Distribution | Throughout Mediterranean region, also introduced to the United States |
| Habitat | Warm regions close to human habitation such as cracks and crevices; also found in forests and arid-deserts that have rocky crevices |
| Diet | Insects |
| Breeding Season | March to July |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 – 2 eggs |
| Reproductive Age | 1 year or less |
| Average Lifespan | 5 to 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Mediterranean Gecko Pictures Gallery
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- Baby Mediterranean Gecko
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- Hemidactylus Turcicus
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- Mediterranean Gecko Diet
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- Mediterranean Gecko Eggs
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- Mediterranean Gecko Habitat
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- Mediterranean Gecko Images
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- Mediterranean Gecko
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- Mediterranean House Gecko
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- Mediterranean House Geckos
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- Mediterranean Gecko Range
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- Mediterranean Geckos
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- Mediterranean Gecko Pet
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- Turkish Gecko
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- Mediterranean Gecko Care
