User:Ionides2/Gekko monarchus

The Spotted House Gecko(Gekko Monarchus),is native to Thailand Malaysia and Singapore.Reaching a total length of up to 18cm it is a robust lizard .In common with other species,this gecko is capable of rapid colour change which may disguise the distinctive markings for which it is named,when hiding on dark sufaces.While naturally a forest dweller it has adapted to the proximity of humans and will readily enter houses to hunt,although it is shy and will flee when approached.In comparison to house-lizards it is a poor climber and easily caught.This lizard is a quiet vocaliser and does not readily shed it's tail(autotomise).