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Asian house gecko |
Brisbane, Queensland Photo © Stewart Macdonald |
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Hemidactylus frenatus | ||||||||||
Pronunciation | hem-ee-DAK-till-uss fren-AH-tuss | |||||||||
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Etymology |
Hemidactylus: 'half-toe'.
frenatus: 'bridled'. |
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Other names |
House gecko
Pacific house gecko |
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Description | Distribution | Natural history | Conservation | Further information | More photos |
Range
Found mainly around the northern coastline, from Brisbane in the east across to Broome in the west. These geckos are often transported in cargo, and so their distribution will expand steadily. Found in the following Australian states/territoriesNew South Wales, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, Christmas Island, Territory of Ashmore & Carti HabitatGenerally only found on human buildings. |
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Notes and disclaimer
This information may not be complete. While all care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this page, primary sources should always be consulted for definitive information. Animals have an endearing habit of disobeying the rules, so the information on this page should be interpreted with a degree of flexibility. The author and site operator accepts no responsibility for any losses or damages incurred through using this web site or the information contained herein. Don't get bitten by anything! This page may be cited as: Hemidactylus frenatus at the Australian Reptile Online Database. Last updated 2018-05-23 10:41:22. Retrieved from http://arod.com.au/arod/?species=Hemidactylus+frenatus on the 19th of March, 2024. Before citing information contained in AROD, please read our Citing AROD page. Copyright notice This page, its content and layout are copyright © 2007-2024 Stewart Macdonald / Ug Media, unless otherwise stated. All photographs in The Australian Reptile Online Database are © the photographer and may not be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of the photographer. No part of The Australian Reptile Online Database may be reproduced without written permission from Stewart Macdonald. |