Mediterranean house gecko

Description:

is a small, nocturnal gecko common to the Mediterranean and spread to many parts of the world. It is also commonly referred to as the Turkish Gecko as it is represented in its Latin name Hemidactylus turcicus. They are nocturnal and insectivorous, rarely exceeding 15 centimetres (5.9 in) in length, have large, lidless eyes with elliptical pupils, and yellow- or tan-colored skin with black spots, often with stripes on the tail. Their bellies or undersides are somewhat translucent. In countries where the species has been introduced, they are not considered invasive due to their habits and small size; they rarely threaten populations of native animals. Voracious predators on moths and small roaches, they are attracted to outside lights in search of them. They emit a distinctive, high-pitched call somewhat like a squeak or the chirp of a bird, possibly expressing a territorial message.

Notes:

the Gecko was moulting when I found it. The #4 pic shows the detail of the skin chipping