Japanese gecko
| Scientific name | Gekko japonicus |
| English name | Japanese gecko |
| Japanese name | 日本家守 |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Gekkonidae |
| Genus | Gekko |
| Species | japonicus |
| Subspecies | --- |
| 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.
