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Mediterranean Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, spotted gecko with a rounded snout.

Habitat:

They are native to southern Europe, but have been introduced to most of the world and seem to be doing quite well. This guy and several others were found while flipping rail ties.

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Mediterranean house gecko

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