Frilled Gecko camouflaged on bark

My friend Kurt spotted this gecko while I was photographing a different gecko species on a nearby tree. Not easy to spot!

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Thanks, Kurt and John :) Posted 8 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  John, the genus has been transferred to Hemidactylus in 2007. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. John Sullivan
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks Albert -- when I entered this I was seeing both names used about equally (probably because I was using old references), but it is definitely clear now that Hemidactylus craspedotus is the most accepted name.
    
    Ferdy, is there a way to change the scientific name of a species on Jungle Dragon? Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Made the change! Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. John Sullivan
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks Ferdy! Posted 3 years ago

The Frilled Gecko

Hemidactylus craspedotus is a cryptic gecko that mainly inhabits tall, primary forest in lowland and hilly areas. In some areas it has adapted to disturbed, secondary forest and, reportedly, coconut plantations. This species is very difficult to spot due to its nocturnal habits and excellent camouflage. It is most easily spotted resting by day in the trunks of tall trees.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by John Sullivan