Gekkota
(Infraorder)
Geckos
Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 to 60 centimetres (0.6 to 23.6 inches).
Geckos are unique among lizards for their vocalisations, which differ from species to species. Most geckos in the family Gekkonidae use chirping or clicking sounds in their social interactions. Tokay geckos (Gekko gecko) are known for their loud mating calls, and some other species are capable of making hissing noises when alarmed or threatened. They are the most species-rich group of lizards, with about 1,500 different species worldwide.
All geckos, except species in the family Eublepharidae lack eyelids; instead, the outer surface of the eyeball has a transparent membrane, the brille. They have a fixed lens within each iris that enlarges in darkness to let in more light. Since they cannot blink, species without eyelids generally lick their own brilles when they need to clear them of dust and dirt, in order to keep them clean and moist.
Family : Eublepharidae
Unlike other geckos, these lizards have movable eyelids, thus commonly called eyelid geckos.
Aeluroscalabotes felinus
Cat Gecko
Sarawak, Malaysia
Aeluroscalabotes felinus
Cat Gecko
Sarawak, Malaysia
Aeluroscalabotes felinus
Cat Gecko
Sarawak, Malaysia
Family : Gekkonidae
Gekkonidae (the common geckos) is the largest family of geckos, containing over 950 described species in 62 genera. The Gekkonidae contain many of the most widespread gecko species, including house geckos (Hemidactylus), the tokay gecko (Gekko) and day geckos (Phelsuma).
Gekkonid geckos occur globally and are particularly diverse in tropical areas. Many species of these geckos exhibit an adhering ability to surfaces.
Subfamily : Gekkoninae
Genus : Cnemaspis
Cnemaspis peninsularis
Peninsular Rock Gecko
Singapore
Genus : Cyrtodactylus
Cyrtodactylus australotitiwangsaensis
Southern Titiwangsa Bent-toed Gecko
Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus australotitiwangsaensis
Southern Titiwangsa Bent-toed Gecko
Penang Hill, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus australotitiwangsaensis
Southern Titiwangsa Bent-toed Gecko
Penang Hill, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus baluensis
Balu Bow-fingered Gecko
Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus baluensis
Balu Bow-fingered Gecko
Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus consobrinus
Banded Forest Gecko
Sedim, Kedah, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus durio
Durian Bent-toed Gecko
Sedim, Kedah, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus durio
Durian Bent-toed Gecko
Sedim, Kedah, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus durio
Durian Bent-toed Gecko
Sedim, Kedah, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus malayanus
Borneo Bow-fingered Gecko
Sarawak, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus semenanjungensis
Peninsular Bent-toed Gecko
Sarawak, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus quadrivirgatus
Four-striped Bent-toed Gecko
Penang, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus quadrivirgatus
Four-striped Bent-toed Gecko
Penang, Malaysia
Cyrtodactylus quadrivirgatus
Four-striped Bent-toed Gecko
Penang, Malaysia
Genus : Gekko
Gekko brooksii
Brooks’ Wolf Gecko
Sumatra, Indonesia
Gekko brooksii
Brooks’ Wolf Gecko
Sumatra, Indonesia
Gekko gecko
Tokay Gecko
Doi Inthanon, Northern Thailand
Gekko gecko
Tokay Gecko
Doi Inthanon, Northern Thailand
Gekko gecko
Tokay Gecko
Singapore
Gekko rhacophorus
Sabah Flying Gecko
Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Gekko rhacophorus
Sabah Flying Gecko
Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Gekko rhacophorus
Sabah Flying Gecko
Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Gekko smithii
Smith’s Green-eyed Gecko
Sedim, Kedah, Malaysia
Gekko smithii
Smith’s Green-eyed Gecko
Sedim, Kedah, Malaysia
Genus : Hemiphyllodactylus
Hemiphyllodactylus typus
Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko
Singapore
Hemiphyllodactylus typus
Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko
Singapore
Subfamily : Uroplatinae
Genus : Ebenavia
Ebenavia robusta
Greater Clawless Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Ebenavia robusta
Greater Clawless Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Genus : Lygodactylus
Lygodactylus bivittis
Tiny scaled gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Genus : Phelsuma
Phelsuma lineata
Striped Day Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Phelsuma lineata
Striped Day Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Phelsuma lineata
Striped Day Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Phelsuma quadriocellata
Peacock Day Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Phelsuma quadriocellata
Peacock Day Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Genus : Uroplatus
Uroplatus phantasticus
Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Uroplatus phantasticus
Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Uroplatus sameiti
Leaf-tailed Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Uroplatus sikorae
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Uroplatus sikorae
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
Uroplatus sikorae
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko (Closeup view of skin)
Andasibe, Madagascar
Uroplatus sikorae
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
Andasibe, Madagascar
