Japanese gecko
Change body color according to surrounding color.
| Scientific name | Gekko japonicus |
| English name | Japanese gecko |
| Japanese name | Nihonyamori |
| Classification | Reptilia |
| Classification details | Squamata Gekkonidae |
| Full length | 10-14cm |
| Distribution | throughout Northeast Asia including Japan. |
Characteristics
A gecko commonly found on the walls of private homes, it is called a "housekeeper" because it eats pests, and has lived with humans since ancient times. It has fine hairs on its fingers and can stick to smooth vertical walls such as glass by van der Waals force. breed in summer. The individual in the photo was also a juvenile born in autumn and was about 5 cm.
Habitat
I found a young Japanese gecko that was clinging to the ceiling of my house. In addition to clinging to the walls of houses, we often see them clinging to screen doors and eating insects such as moths that gather in the light.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Japanese gecko.
Picture book
Red-flanked Bluetail
One of the three representative species of blue birds in Japan......ead more.
Japanese Bush Warbler
One of Japan's three songbirds.......ead more.
Mute Swan
There is a hump at the base of the beak.......ead more.
Pale grass blue
butterflies that can be seen even in the city......ead more.
Little Tern
The sudden descent from hovering is splendid.......ead more.