Garnot’s Gecko Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Hemidactylus garnotii
Family : Gekkonidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Mixed evergreen forest
Description : Garnot's Gecko is a large gecko, with adults growing up to 35 centimeters (14 inches) in length, including their tail.
The gecko's coloration varies depending on their location, but they are typically grey or brown with darker bands or spots.
Their skin is rough and bumpy, with small scales covering their entire body.
Garnot's Gecko has large, bulging eyes with vertical pupils, which helps them to see in low light conditions.
They are nocturnal and feed on a variety of insects, including crickets, moths, and beetles.
They live in the forests and wetlands of New Caledonia, where they can be found climbing trees and hiding in crevices.
Garnot's Gecko is a solitary and nocturnal creature, and they are known to be shy and elusive.
Females lay two eggs at a time, which hatch after about 60 days.
Garnot's Gecko is listed as a species of "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, although their population numbers are not well known.
The gecko's coloration varies depending on their location, but they are typically grey or brown with darker bands or spots.
Their skin is rough and bumpy, with small scales covering their entire body.
Garnot's Gecko has large, bulging eyes with vertical pupils, which helps them to see in low light conditions.
They are nocturnal and feed on a variety of insects, including crickets, moths, and beetles.
They live in the forests and wetlands of New Caledonia, where they can be found climbing trees and hiding in crevices.
Garnot's Gecko is a solitary and nocturnal creature, and they are known to be shy and elusive.
Females lay two eggs at a time, which hatch after about 60 days.
Garnot's Gecko is listed as a species of "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, although their population numbers are not well known.
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:WK Cheng(www.inaturalist.org/people/WK Chen), 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:WK Cheng(www.inaturalist.org/people/WK Chen), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.