#gekkota

[snototter]

A Western beaked gecko (Rhynchoedura ornata) in Australia's Northern Territory

by Dash Huang

[wikipediapictures]

Geckolepis

“Geckolepis megalepis specimen observed by A. Anker” - via Wikimedia Commons

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

tokay geckos (gekko gecko) ? ive seen a wild one before at a place i stayed at

Have you seen the tokay gecko (Gekko gecko)?

I have now

Yes, in photos/videos

Yes, irl

I'm not sure

Voting ended onNov 28, 2025

The name "Tokay" is based on the mating call of the males. The photos I've picked are some of the calmest inaturalist observations of tokay geckos I could find, but these geckos will not hesitate to let you know how they feel if they are upset with you, as in many other inaturalist observations. The term "Gecko" comes from this species.

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

What sound does a gecko make? At least one species 'barks'! Known as barking geckos, the sound they make isn't very dog-like, but it is enough to deter predators and rival males during the mating season.

(Image: An Australian barking gecko (Underwoodisaurus milii) by David Paul)

[every-day-creechur]

Pulo Condore Bow-fingered Gecko Cyrtodactylus condorensis

Endemic to Côn Sơn Island in Vietnam

[taxonomytournament]

Taxonomy Tournament: (Non-Avian) Reptile Finale!

Serpentes. This reptile suborder is made up of snakes

Gekkota. This infraorder is made up of geckos, small typically nocturnal lizards

Which clade of animals is better?

Serpentes

Gekkota

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Voting ended onApr 21, 2024

[mydogtypedthis]

Another little guy seen today!! Although I feel guilty about the flash photography. Who do I think I am this is her house

Christinus marmoratus I think? Really giving away my geography today but oh well

[rattyexplores]

I left the lights on late into the night when I stayed on Woppa. I wanted to attract some moths, but I also attracted some uninvited guests...

12/09/23 - Hemidactylus frenatus

QLD:CQC, Woppa (Great Keppel Island)