Species Reptiles & AmphibiansMourning Gecko

Mourning Gecko

Lepidodactylus lugubris

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Mourning Gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris)

This small, nocturnal gecko is characterized by its slender body and dark, mottled coloration. A fascinating fact is that it can reproduce parthenogenetically, meaning females can produce offspring without males.

Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in urban areas.
Diet
Insects and small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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