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Common house gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus

Common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)Common

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Reptileinsectivore

The Pacific gecko is a small lizard often spotted clinging to walls in warm regions. It thrives across South and Southeast Asia, as well as parts of Oceania. This adaptable reptile is known for its ability to live close to humans, earning it several local nicknames like house lizard or wall gecko.

  • Often called 'chipkali' or 'moon lizard' in different regions.
  • Frequently found in and around human homes.
  • Native to a wide range from Asia to Oceania.
UrbanForestAsiaAustralia
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At a glance

Classification
Reptile
Scientific name
Hemidactylus frenatus
Habitat
Urban, Forest
Regions in this directory
Asia, Australia
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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