Spotted house gecko
A species of True geckos Scientific name : Gekko monarchus Genus : True geckos
Spotted house gecko, A species of True geckos
Scientific name: Gekko monarchus
Genus: True geckos
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Description
The spotted house gecko (Gekko monarchus) is a species of gecko found in the Malay Peninsula (including southern Thailand and Singapore), some smaller Malaysian islands, Borneo (East Malaysia and Kalimantan), the Philippines, many Indonesian islands including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and New Guinea (Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Spotted house gecko primarily sustains on a diet of invertebrates, with particular preference for arthropods. Notable for their nocturnal feeding habits, they expertly hunt and consume a variety of insects, spiders, and small crustaceans.
Appearance
Spotted house gecko is a small, skittish lizard. Its compact, lightweight body is covered in bumpy, radiant green skin exhibiting a slight golden hue. It has circular, adhesive toe pads, adept for climbing smooth surfaces and a slender, vertically flattened tail. No notable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Its body projects an image of a nocturnal, arboreal creature well-adapted to its habitat.
Behavior
Spotted house gecko typically exhibits nocturnal and arboreal behavior, adeptly climbing and traversing canopies. Being solitary in nature, its territoriality is reflected through vocalizations and body postures. It has a predatory diet, mainly comprising insects and worms, which they forage for during the night. Spotted house gecko's camouflage is crucial for its survival in natural habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
True geckos Species
Spotted house gecko 
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