Spotted House Gecko
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Spotted House Gecko
Hemidactylus parvimaculatus
The Spotted House Gecko is a small lizard that loves to live in homes and gardens. With its cute spots and quick movements, it helps keep bugs away, making it a helpful friend in your house!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Spotted House Gecko is a small lizard, typically light brown or grey, covered in tiny dark spots and sometimes faint bands. It has large eyes with vertical pupils and often a translucent belly, making it appear somewhat see-through.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyGekkonidaeGenusHemidactylus
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Geckos don't have eyelids; they lick their own eyes to keep them clean and moist!
Their skin has tiny, soft scales, giving them a surprisingly velvety feel!
They can survive for weeks without food, thanks to their incredibly slow metabolism!
They eat their own shed skin, full of nutrients, so nothing goes to waste!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Feet
Spotted House Gecko can walk on almost any surface, including glass, because of millions of microscopic hairs on its toe pads.
Ability
Tail Dropper
Spotted House Gecko can drop its tail if caught, allowing it to escape from predators while the wiggling tail distracts them.
Ability
Night Hunter
Spotted House Gecko has large, sensitive eyes with vertical pupils that help it see tiny insects in very low light conditions.
Ability
Color Changer
Spotted House Gecko can lighten or darken its skin tone slightly to better blend in with its surroundings, making it harder to spot.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 8-12 cm
- Weight
- 0.003-0.008 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years
- Top Speed
- 5 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 60-90 days
Diet & Feeding
Tiny hunters, these geckos eat small bugs and spiders to keep your house tidy!
Primary Foods
- crickets
- spiders
- moths
- beetles
- cockroaches
- ants
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eats
Oriental Rat Snake
Ptyas mucosa
a common snake predator found in their habitat.
eaten by
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
a frequent insect meal, especially in human dwellings.
eaten by
Yellow Fever Mosquito
Aedes aegypti
helps control populations of these flying insects.
eats
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
an introduced predator in many of its urban habitats.
Traits
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to watch geckos from a distance and not try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Spotted House Gecko?
8-12 cm
How much does Spotted House Gecko weigh?
0.003-0.008 kg
How long does Spotted House Gecko live?
3-5 years
How fast can Spotted House Gecko move?
5 km/h
What does Spotted House Gecko eat?
Tiny hunters, these geckos eat small bugs and spiders to keep your house tidy!
Where is Spotted House Gecko usually found?
Urban areas
How does Spotted House Gecko hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Spotted House Gecko lay?
1-2
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