Reptile · GBIF taxon 9066541
Indo-Pacific House Gecko
Hemidactylus garnotiiAlso known as Garnot's House Gecko, Fox Gecko, Assam Greyish-Brown Gecko
Indo-Pacific house geckos are an all-female species that reproduces entirely through parthenogenesis, laying unfertilized eggs that hatch into genetic clones of the mother. Their slender snout and long head give them a distinctly pointed profile, complemented by pale greyish-brown skin that turns yellowish or orange on the underside as adults mature. Highly agile climbers, they hunt night-flying insects around artificial lights and flee rapidly into crevices when disturbed.
NocturnalParthenogeneticClimbing
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Moths
- Mosquitoes
- Spiders
Predators
- Snakes
- Domestic cats
- Larger geckos
ThreatsCompetition from other house gecko species
HabitatsUrban buildings, tropical forests, coastal woodlands, agricultural land
Life span3–5 years
Classification
- FamilyGekkonidae
- SpeciesHemidactylus garnotii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Look near outdoor light fixtures at night where insects gather.
- Handling: Avoid grabbing by the tail because it readily detaches when stressed.
- Coexistence: Allow them to inhabit exterior walls as natural insect control.
Competitor Vengolis / CC BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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