Common House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
The common house gecko is a small, agile lizard often found on walls, ceilings, verandas, and around lights where insects gather at night. It hunts moths, flies, mosquitoes, and other small arthropods with sudden short dashes and snapping bites. Adults are territorial and may chirp or click during encounters, especially around favored shelter or feeding spots. Their adhesive toe pads allow them to run across glass and ceilings, a notable adaptation that helps them exploit human buildings worldwide.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Common House Gecko Hatchling
- Common House Gecko