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Mediterranean house gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean house gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)Common

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Reptileinsectivore

The Turkish gecko is a small lizard originally from the Mediterranean, now found in warm places worldwide. It gets its name from both its scientific title and its habit of coming out at dusk. These geckos often live near humans, clinging to walls and ceilings.

  • Originally from the Mediterranean but now lives on several continents.
  • Active at night, often seen hunting insects near outdoor lights.
  • Sometimes called the moon lizard for its evening appearances.
UrbanDesertEuropeAfricaNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Reptile
Scientific name
Hemidactylus turcicus
Habitat
Urban, Desert
Regions in this directory
Europe, Africa, North America
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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