Urban House Geckos

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Which region is the common house gecko native to?

North America

Europe

Africa

South and Southeast Asia (correct)

What is another name for the common house gecko?

European house gecko

American house gecko

African house gecko

Pacific house gecko (correct)

When are geckos most active?

During the night (correct)

At dawn and dusk

During the day

Throughout the day and night

How long do common house geckos typically live?

7 years Signup and view all the answers

Are common house geckos venomous?

No, they are non-venomous Signup and view all the answers

In which type of environment do common house geckos thrive?

Hot and humid areas Signup and view all the answers

What do common house geckos primarily feed on?

Insects and spiders Signup and view all the answers

Which country calls geckos 'chee chak' or 'chi chak'?

Indonesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in the Philippines?

Butiki Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in Myanmar?

အိမ်မြှောင် - ain-mjong Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in India and Pakistan?

Chhipkali Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in Nepal?

Vhitti Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in Bangladesh and West Bengal?

Tiktiki Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in Sri Lanka?

Huna Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary food source for the common house gecko?

Cockroaches Signup and view all the answers

Where is the common house gecko native to?

Southeast Asia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions has the common house gecko been recorded in?

Africa Signup and view all the answers

What is the common house gecko's ability to withstand a wide range of latitudes partially facilitated by?

Brumation Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of Hemidactylus frenatus on native gecko populations?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

How was Hemidactylus frenatus likely introduced to Mexico?

Accidental release Signup and view all the answers

Where are most records of H. frenatus in Mexico from?

Buildings Signup and view all the answers

Which species is considered to be extinct in the genus Nactus on the Mascarene Islands?

H. frenatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause for concern regarding the common house gecko?

Displacement of native species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that justifies the capacity of H. frenatus to outcompete other gecko species?

Higher tolerance to high light levels Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential negative impacts of the common house gecko beyond the introduction of new parasites and diseases?

Displacement of native species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the common house gecko's success in urban areas with high degrees of habitat fragmentation?

Increased territorial behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of males having larger heads and a more pronounced head shape in the common house gecko?

Reduced mobility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a survival strategy used by both male and female common house geckos?

Postural displays Signup and view all the answers

What can the common house gecko trigger in the mourning gecko?

Avoidance response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is supported by limited evidence and primarily observed in laboratory conditions for the common house gecko?

Cannibalism Signup and view all the answers