How to Identify Gekkonidae

Gekkonidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 149 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Gekkonidae Species

How to identify Cyrtodactylus cattienensis Geissler, Nazarov, Orlov, Böhme, Phung, Nguyen & Ziegler, 2009

Cyrtodactylus cattienensis Geissler, Nazarov, Orlov, Böhme, Phung, Nguyen & Ziegler, 2009

Cyrtodactylus cattienensis Geissler, Nazarov, Orlov, Böhme, Phung, Nguyen & Ziegler, 2009

Cyrtodactylus cattienensis is a small gecko species that lives in lowland season…

How to identify Gekko albofasciolatus (Günther, 1867)

Gekko albofasciolatus (Günther, 1867)

Gekko albofasciolatus (Günther, 1867)

Gekko albofasciolatus is an endemic gecko species of the Indo-Australian archipe…

How to identify Uroplatus fimbriatus (Schneider, 1797)

Uroplatus fimbriatus (Schneider, 1797)

Uroplatus fimbriatus (Schneider, 1797)

Uroplatus fimbriatus is a large nocturnal gecko with highly light-sensitive eyes…

How to identify Paroedura picta (Peters, 1854)

Paroedura picta (Peters, 1854)

Paroedura picta (Peters, 1854)

Paroedura picta, the ocelot gecko, is a small nocturnal insectivorous gecko with…

How to identify Gekko chinensis (Gray, 1842)

Gekko chinensis (Gray, 1842)

Gekko chinensis (Gray, 1842)

Gray's Chinese gecko (Gekko chinensis) is a gecko species endemic to southern Ch…

How to identify Gehyra australis Gray, 1845

Gehyra australis Gray, 1845

Gehyra australis Gray, 1845

Gehyra australis is an oviparous, primarily arboreal gecko native to Australia a…

How to identify Mediodactylus kotschyi (Steindachner, 1870)

Mediodactylus kotschyi (Steindachner, 1870)

Mediodactylus kotschyi (Steindachner, 1870)

Mediodactylus kotschyi, Kotschy's gecko, is a small slender gecko native to coas…

How to identify Hemidactylus frenatus Duméril & Bibron, 1836

Hemidactylus frenatus Duméril & Bibron, 1836

Hemidactylus frenatus Duméril & Bibron, 1836

Hemidactylus frenatus, the common house gecko, is a widespread nocturnal gecko n…

How to identify Gekko hokouensis Pope, 1928

Gekko hokouensis Pope, 1928

Gekko hokouensis Pope, 1928

Gekko hokouensis, the Hokou or Kwangsi gecko, is a least concern gecko species f…

How to identify Cyrtodactylus deccanensis (Günther, 1864)

Cyrtodactylus deccanensis (Günther, 1864)

Cyrtodactylus deccanensis (Günther, 1864)

Cyrtodactylus deccanensis, the Deccan ground gecko, is a nocturnal insectivorous…

How to identify Mediodactylus danilewskii (Strauch, 1887)

Mediodactylus danilewskii (Strauch, 1887)

Mediodactylus danilewskii (Strauch, 1887)

Mediterranean thin-toed gecko Mediodactylus danilewskii is a Gekkonidae lizard f…

How to identify Phelsuma astriata Tornier, 1901

Phelsuma astriata Tornier, 1901

Phelsuma astriata Tornier, 1901

Phelsuma astriata is a Seychelles-endemic day gecko that can dramatically change…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Gekkonidae?

Gekkonidae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. It can often be seen climbing the walls of houses and other buildings to hunt insects drawn to porch lights, and is easily identified by its characteristic chirping. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Gekkonidae?

Gekkonidae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. The family contains 149 accepted species worldwide.

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