Spotted house gecko is a species of gecko found in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, many Indonesian islands, Borneo and the Philippines. The species is nocturnal.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Gekkota |
Family |
Gekkonidae |
Subfamily |
Gekkoninae |
Genus |
Gekko |
Scientific Name |
Gekko monarchus |
Size |
Around 22 cm |
Color |
Brownish-ash with black spots; a black ‘W’ appears at the back of the neck |
Distribution |
Southern Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo, many Indonesian islands, Philippines |
Habitat |
Primary lowland rainforests, walls of buildings close to the forest |
Diet |
Small insects |
Breeding Season |
March to July |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
1 to 2 eggs |
Reproductive Age |
Within 1 year of age |
Average Lifespan |
Around 5 years |
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