House Lizard Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Hemidactylus flaviviridis
Family : Gekkonidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Western part of Jamuna River, but absent in the sundarban
Description : House lizards are typically small, ranging from 3 to 15 cm in length.
They have flattened bodies, large eyes with vertical pupils, and adhesive pads on their feet that enable them to climb walls and ceilings. They are usually brown or grey in color, with patterns that help them blend into their surroundings.
House lizards are insectivorous and feed on a variety of small insects, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, and flies.
As their name suggests, house lizards are commonly found in and around houses, as well as other buildings such as offices and hotels. They prefer warm and humid environments.
House lizards are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs. The number of eggs they lay varies depending on the species, but it is usually between 1 and 2.
House lizards are primarily active at night, and during the day they often hide in crevices and other dark places. They are generally shy and avoid contact with humans, although they can become accustomed to human presence if they are not disturbed.
The lifespan of house lizards varies depending on the species, but it is usually between 5 and 10 years.
They have flattened bodies, large eyes with vertical pupils, and adhesive pads on their feet that enable them to climb walls and ceilings. They are usually brown or grey in color, with patterns that help them blend into their surroundings.
House lizards are insectivorous and feed on a variety of small insects, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, and flies.
As their name suggests, house lizards are commonly found in and around houses, as well as other buildings such as offices and hotels. They prefer warm and humid environments.
House lizards are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs. The number of eggs they lay varies depending on the species, but it is usually between 1 and 2.
House lizards are primarily active at night, and during the day they often hide in crevices and other dark places. They are generally shy and avoid contact with humans, although they can become accustomed to human presence if they are not disturbed.
The lifespan of house lizards varies depending on the species, but it is usually between 5 and 10 years.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by: Durjoy Raha Antu,Department of Zoology, Jagannath University,Dhaka; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit:Will Flaxington(www.inaturalist.org/people/Will Flaxington), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Durjoy Raha Antu,Department of Zoology, Jagannath University,Dhaka; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit:Will Flaxington(www.inaturalist.org/people/Will Flaxington), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.