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Lined Gecko

Gekko vittatus

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.

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lined gecko
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gekko_vittatus Gekko vittatus


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8 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 7 years ago

Thanks! I have family in PNG and will have to mention this mission to them!

triggsturner
triggsturner 7 years ago

Great looking gecko Christine. Welcome to this mission.

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 10 years ago

Thanks everyone! Mohamedation thanks for the ID! It looks right!

Mohamedation
Mohamedation 10 years ago

and it should be in Reptiles btw.

Mohamedation
Mohamedation 10 years ago

I am not sure, but i think it might be the right ID. nice spotting :)

Bhagya Herath
Bhagya Herath 10 years ago

nice spotting

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 10 years ago

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 :-)

Mona Pirih
Mona Pirih 10 years ago

So cute..

Christine Y.
Spotted by
Christine Y.

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Spotted on Mar 5, 2013
Submitted on Jun 5, 2013

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