Lesueur's Gecko
Amalosia lesueurii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDiplodactylidae (Australasian Geckos)
- GenusAmalosia (Amalosia Velvet Geckos)
- SpeciesAmalosia lesueurii (Lesueur's Gecko)
About the Lesueur's Gecko
Amalosia lesueurii, commonly known as Lesueur's gecko or Lesueur's velvet gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Australia. The specific name, lesueurii, is in honor of French naturalist Charles Alexandre Lesueur.
A. lesueurii is a small gecko. Adults usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8 cm (3.1 in). It is a mottled grey colour. A. lesuerii is found near the eastern coastline of New South Wales and Queensland. Although it is perhaps the most common gecko in the Sydney region, A. lesuerii is rarely observed unless it is disturbed. During the day it hides under close-fitting rocks, and comes out at night to hunt insects.
Males of A. lesueurii reach sexual maturity at two years, but females not until four years old. The species is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs. Boulenger A (1885). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edition. Volume I. Geckonidæ.... London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xii + 436 pp... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lesueur's Gecko in Blue Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lesueur's Gecko in Blue Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Lesueur's Gecko sighting in Blue Mountains National Park, based on 54 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lesueur's Gecko in Blue Mountains National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Lesueur's Gecko in Blue Mountains National Park in our monthly data.