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Lined Gecko

Gekko vittatus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Gekko vittatus is a species of gecko. Common names include lined gecko, sago gecko, and skunk gecko.

The gecko usually live 3 to 4 years, but 14-year-old individuals are known

Habitat:

It can be found in India, Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.

Notes:

Thank you to Mohamed for the ID!

I am posting this photo on behalf of Matthew Young. I think it was actually spotted in Surumuran, Papua New Guinea.

Reference Links:

Gekko vittatus

Species ID Suggestions

lined gecko

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gekko_vittatus

Reference Link
Mohamed A. M. Mostafa
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Comments (8)
Christine Y.
Thanks! I have family in PNG and will have to mention this mission to them!
triggsturner
Great looking gecko Christine. Welcome to this mission.
Christine Y.
Thanks everyone! Mohamedation thanks for the ID! It looks right!
Neil Ross
He's a cool little fella. I lived in PNG for a few years but never saw this species of gecko. A pity. Well spotted, Matthew Young :-)

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