30 Questions
Which country calls geckos 'butiki' in Tagalog?
Philippines
What is the local name for geckos in Thailand?
Jing-jok
What is the local name for geckos in Myanmar?
အိမ်မြှောင် - ain-mjong
What is the local name for geckos in Pakistan?
Chhipkali
What is the local name for geckos in Nepal?
Vhitti
What is the local name for geckos in West Bengal?
Tiktiki
What is the local name for geckos in Sri Lanka?
Huna
Which of the following is a common name for the Hemidactylus frenatus gecko?
Asian house gecko
What is the typical length range of the common house gecko?
10-15 cm
Where is the common house gecko native to?
South Asia
What is the primary diet of the common house gecko?
Insects and spiders
How long do common house geckos generally live for?
4-6 years
Which of the following is NOT a common name for the common house gecko?
Moon lizard
What is the behavior of most geckos during the day?
Hiding
Which of the following is NOT a primary invertebrate food source for the common house gecko?
Ants
Where is the common house gecko native to?
Southeast Asia
Which of the following regions has the common house gecko invaded?
Australia
What is the common house gecko's ability to withstand a wide range of latitudes partially facilitated by?
Brumation
What is the common house gecko's impact on native fauna in Mexico?
Unknown
How was the common house gecko likely introduced to Mexico?
Accidental release
Which regions have seen negative impacts on native gecko populations due to the presence of Hemidactylus frenatus?
Central America
Which species have been displaced by the common house gecko?
All of the above
What is the primary cause for concern regarding the common house gecko?
Exclusionary behavior and out-competition of other gecko species
What are the three explanations for the capacity of H. frenatus to outcompete other gecko species?
Smaller body size, higher levels of aggression in males, and increased capacity to compete in sexual females
What advantage does the common house gecko have in urban areas with high degrees of habitat fragmentation?
Higher densities
What is the evidence for cannibalism in the common house gecko?
Limited evidence in laboratory conditions
What is the cost of a larger head size in territorial males of the common house gecko?
Poorer performance in escape sprint time
What is the relationship between head size and hind limb length in female common house geckos?
Proportional increase
What survival strategy do both male and female common house geckos use?
Escape sprinting
What can the common house gecko trigger in the mourning gecko?
Avoidance response
Test your knowledge on the feeding habits of common house geckos in urban areas. Discover which invertebrates make up their primary diet and learn about their hunting strategies. Explore the possibility of cannibalism among these fascinating reptiles.
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