Large Forest Gecko
Gekko smithii
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusGekko (Calling Geckos)
- SpeciesGekko smithii (Large Forest Gecko)
About the Large Forest Gecko
Gekko smithii, commonly known as Smith's green-eyed gecko or the large forest gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to mainland Southeast Asia northeastern Africa and Indonesia. G. smithii is one of the biggest geckos, reaching a total length (including tail) of 35 cm (14 in) with a SVL of 19 cm (7.5 in)
The specific name, smithii, is in honor of Scottish zoologist Andrew Smith (1797–1872), who was the founder of the South African Museum. Species of similar appearance include Gekko taylori and Gekko gecko, as well as Gekko verreauxii (from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) and Gekko siamensis (from central Thailand).
G. smithii is found in southern Thailand (Satun, Narathiwatk Pattani), Singapore, western Malaysia (Pulau Pinang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Pulau Tioman), Myanmar (Burma), India (Nicobar Islands), and Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, Pulau Nias, Java).
The type locality is "Prince of Wales' Island" (= Pulau Pinang, West Malaysia). The preferred natural habitat of G. smithii is forest. G. smithii preys on insects, especially grasshoppers... Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Gunung Leuser National Park
Spotted House Gecko
Gekko monarchus
Gliding gecko
Gekko kuhli
Flat-tailed House Gecko
Hemidactylus platyurus
Common House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
Four-striped Forest Gecko
Cyrtodactylus quadrivirgatus
Mutilating Gecko
Gehyra mutilata
Marbled Bow-fingered Gecko
Cyrtodactylus marmoratus
Spiny Forest Gecko
Cyrtodactylus lateralis
Brooks' Wolf Gecko
Luperosaurus brooksii
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Large Forest Gecko in Gunung Leuser National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Large Forest Gecko sighting in Gunung Leuser National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Large Forest Gecko in Gunung Leuser National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Large Forest Gecko in Gunung Leuser National Park in our monthly data.