Lepidodactylus lugubris

(Mourning Gecko)

FAMILY	Gekkonidae
Species	Lepidodactylus lugubris
Common name	Mourning Gecko
Main colour	Cream to fawn with dark flecks and mottles
Body size	Snout to vent 5 cm long, tail about 8 cm long
Location	Townsville

Description

These introduced geckos are all related and all populations are female. They are often seen in buildings. Distinguished by the pale, zigzag or W-shaped markings in rows along the back of the creamy-fawn body. Each of these markings is usually associated with a black spot which is more obvious on the tail than on the back. Markings only present on the original tail.