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Asian House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)

Asian House Gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus

About the Asian House Gecko

The common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) (not to be confused with the Mediterranean species Hemidactylus turcicus known as Mediterranean house gecko), is a reptile native of Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Pacific house gecko, the Asian house gecko, house lizard, or Moon Lizard.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 47,564 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Asian House Gecko?

The scientific name of the Asian House Gecko is Hemidactylus frenatus.

How many Asian House Gecko sightings have been recorded?

47,564 observations of the Asian House Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

47,564 observations on iNaturalist
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