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Spotted House Gecko Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Hemidactylus brookii
Family : Gekkonidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Mixed evergreen forest, Deciduous forest
Description : It is a small-sized gecko with a length of about 10 cm on average.
The color of it varies from pale grey to brown, with darker spots or bands on the back and a pale underside.
It has a flattened body and a tail that can break off and regrow as a defense mechanism.
It has adhesive toe pads on its feet that allow it to climb walls and ceilings.
It is a nocturnal species and is active at night, feeding on insects.
It is commonly found in urban areas and human dwellings such as houses, walls, and ceilings.
It lays eggs, and females can lay up to two clutches of eggs per year.
The average lifespan of it is around 5-7 years.
The color of it varies from pale grey to brown, with darker spots or bands on the back and a pale underside.
It has a flattened body and a tail that can break off and regrow as a defense mechanism.
It has adhesive toe pads on its feet that allow it to climb walls and ceilings.
It is a nocturnal species and is active at night, feeding on insects.
It is commonly found in urban areas and human dwellings such as houses, walls, and ceilings.
It lays eggs, and females can lay up to two clutches of eggs per year.
The average lifespan of it is around 5-7 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:Hari(www.inaturalist.org/people/Hari), 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:Hari(www.inaturalist.org/people/Hari), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.