Hemidactylus platyurus

Hemidactylus platyurus, commonly known as the flat-tailed house gecko or frilled house gecko, is a nocturnal species widely distributed across Southeast Asia. Characterized by its flattened tail fringed with skin flaps and slender limbs, it's well-adapted to climbing smooth surfaces and navigating urban habitats. Adults typically reach lengths of 10–12 cm and exhibit mottled gray-brown coloration, aiding their camouflage against tree bark and concrete walls.

This species is insectivorous and frequently seen near artificial lights where insects gather. Its distinctive chirping vocalizations are often heard in residential areas. H. platyurus lays clutches of two hard-shelled eggs, typically deposited in protected crevices.

As a synanthropic species, it benefits from human presence and has been introduced to various regions, including Hawaii and Florida. Its resilience and adaptability make it a useful model for studying ecological plasticity, urban colonization, and gecko locomotion mechanics.

The photos were taken on milky glass on a bus station in D@, where they hunted for insects. Female exposed nicely visible eggs...