Reptile · GBIF taxon 9537238
Asian House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatusAlso known as Common House Gecko, Pacific House Gecko, Wall Gecko, Moon Lizard
Asian house geckos are agile nocturnal hunters famously adapted to living alongside humans in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Equipped with microscopic toe hairs that allow them to scale smooth vertical walls and glass, they gather around artificial lights at night to stalk insects. Males are vocal communicators, emitting a distinctive, repetitive clicking call to establish territory and attract mates.
NocturnalUrban WildlifeClimber
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Moths
- Mosquitoes
- Beetles
Predators
- Cats
- Snakes
- Larger Lizards
ThreatsFreezing temperatures, urban pesticides
HabitatsUrban buildings, tropical forests, coastal woodlands
Life span5–10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyGekkonidae
- GenusHemidactylus
- SpeciesHemidactylus frenatus
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
- Nighttime Viewing: Spot them hunting near outdoor porch lights where flying insects gather.
- Handle with Care: Avoid grabbing their tails, as they readily drop them to escape capture.
- Natural Pest Control: Allow them to live on exterior walls where they control pest insects undisturbed.
Larger Cousin (c) Bernard DUPONT, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Bernard DUPONT, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Abu Hamas, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Abu Hamas · cc-by-sa
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Daniel Estabrooks · cc0
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