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Asian House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
- Worldwide
- 50,902 observations
- Group
- Reptiles
About
The common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) (not to be confused with the Mediterranean species Hemidactylus turcicus known as Mediterranean house gecko), is a reptile native of Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Pacific house gecko, the Asian house gecko, house lizard, or Moon Lizard.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 22, 2026Fig Tree Dr, Caravonica, QLD, AUObserver: Ian WrightView observation from Oct 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 30, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Martin RadyView observation from Sep 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 30, 2026Cairns - Mt Whitfield, Queensland, AustraliaObserver: Martin RadyView observation from Sep 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 7, 2026Veivers Rd near Williams Esp hail 'n' ride, Palm Cove QLD 4879, AustraliaObserver: Barbara BarrattView observation from Sep 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 5, 2026Botanic Gardens Restaurant & Cafe, Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: Jordan HView observation from Sep 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 25, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Richard LittauerView observation from Aug 25, 2026 on iNaturalist