Urban House Geckos

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Are common house geckos venomous?

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

In which type of environment do common house geckos thrive?

Hot and humid areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do common house geckos primarily feed on?

Insects and spiders (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Indonesia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in the Philippines?

Butiki (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in Myanmar?

အိမ်မြှောင် - ain-mjong (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Chhipkali (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in Nepal?

Vhitti (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Tiktiki (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the local name for geckos in Sri Lanka?

Huna (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cockroaches (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the common house gecko native to?

Southeast Asia (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Africa (B) 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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Negative (A) Signup and view all the answers

How was Hemidactylus frenatus likely introduced to Mexico?

Accidental release (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Buildings (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

H. frenatus (A), H. frenatus (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Displacement of native species (A) 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 (D) 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 (C) 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 (C) 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 (D) 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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Avoidance response (B) 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 (A) Signup and view all the answers