Horsfield's Flying Gecko

Gekko horsfieldii

"Gekko horsfieldii", also known commonly as Horsfield's flying gecko, Horsfield's gliding gecko, and Horsfield's parachute gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
Horsfield's Flying Gecko - Gekko horsfieldii In reality, this Geckoes does not fly but capable of gliding from tree top using skin flaps on the side of it's body and it's highly webbed feet. Saw 2 of them just outside our Resort Room as it looks like they have adapted well to human environment as the lights outside our rooms attracts lots of bugs at night and this Geckoes has easy picking of the bugs. Gecko,Gekko horsfieldii,Horsfield's Flying Gecko,Malaysia,Sabah

Appearance

"G. horsfieldii" may attain a snout-to-vent length of 8 cm.

Naming

The specific name, "horsfieldii", is in honor of American naturalist Thomas Horsfield.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of "G. horsfieldii" is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 300 m.

Reproduction

"G. horsfieldii" is oviparous. The adult female lays a clutch of two eggs. Each egg measures 13.7 by 11.9 mm.

Food

"G. horsfieldii" preys upon small insects.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyGekkonidae
GenusGekko
SpeciesG. horsfieldii
Photographed in
Malaysia