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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Asian House Gecko , Common House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus | |
| Family : | "Geckos" Gekkonidae |
| Description : | Introduced. Body 6cm. Long tail. Creamy white to grey with light flecks and dark mottling, which fades to white once indoors. Arboreal, active day and night, loud 'chuck-chuck' call. Feeds at night on insects attracted to house lights. Lays two eggs. |
| Typical Habitat : | Confined to urban areas. |
| Distribution : | Coastal towns and cities, Darwin to Brisbane. |
| Introduced : | Yes |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (8) .. |
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