🌿Native Nature

Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Gekkonidae ›Genus: Hemidactylus

About

The Mediterranean house gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) (not to be confused with the Asian species Hemidactylus frenatus known as common house gecko) is a small gecko common to the Mediterranean which has spread to many parts of the world. It is commonly referred to as the Turkish gecko as represented in its Latin name and also as the "Moon Lizard" because it emerges in the evening. A study in Portugal found H. turcicus to be totally nocturnal,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean House Gecko?
The scientific name of Mediterranean House Gecko is Hemidactylus turcicus.
What kingdom does Mediterranean House Gecko belong to?
Mediterranean House Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mediterranean House Gecko belong to?
Mediterranean House Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mediterranean House Gecko belong to?
Mediterranean House Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Mediterranean House Gecko belong to?
Mediterranean House Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Mediterranean House Gecko belong to?
Mediterranean House Gecko belongs to the family Gekkonidae.
What genus does Mediterranean House Gecko belong to?
Mediterranean House Gecko belongs to the genus Hemidactylus.