Horsfield's Flying Gecko
Gekko horsfieldii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusGekko (Calling Geckos)
- SpeciesGekko horsfieldii (Horsfield's Flying Gecko)
About the Horsfield's Flying Gecko
Gekko horsfieldii, also known commonly as Horsfield's flying gecko, Horsfield's gliding gecko, and Horsfield's parachute gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Asia. The specific name, horsfieldii, is in honor of American naturalist Thomas Horsfield.
G. horsfieldii is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sarawak, Singapore, Sumatra, and Thailand. The preferred natural habitat of G. horsfieldii is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 300 m (980 ft). G. horsfieldii may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8 cm (3.1 in).
G. horsfieldii preys upon small insects. G. horsfieldii is oviparous. The adult female lays a clutch of two eggs. Each egg measures 13.7 by 11.9 mm (0.54 by 0.47 in). Gray JE (1827). "A Synopsis of the Genera of Saurian Reptiles in which some new Genera are indicated, and others reviewed by actual Examination". Philosophical Magazine, New Series, London 2: 54–58. (Pteropleura horsfieldii, new species, p. 56).
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Recent sightings of Horsfield's Flying Gecko in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Horsfield's Flying Gecko in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Horsfield's Flying Gecko sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Horsfield's Flying Gecko in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
January has the highest sighting rate for Horsfield's Flying Gecko in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.