Lepidodactylus lugubris

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.