Lined Gecko
Gekko vittatus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusGekko (Calling Geckos)
- SpeciesGekko vittatus (Lined Gecko)
About the Lined Gecko
The lined gecko (Gekko vittatus), also known as the skunk gecko due to the notable stripe down its back, is a species of gecko. It can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau, and the Solomon Islands. White lined geckos usually live between 3-5 years in the wild; however, in captivity with proper care their lifespans drastically increase, including those wild caught. In captivity, they can live twice their wild lifespan at the minimum, with some individuals living 15-20 years with proper care.
Lined geckos are insectivores, feeding primarily on invertebrates. In captivity, they are fed crickets, roaches, and mealworms. Lined geckos are a nocturnal species, active at night. They hide and sleep during the day. This is an arboreal species of gecko, with "sticky" toe pads that allow them to climb a variety of surfaces. When startled, these geckos may vocalize or even try to bite. They are skittish and secretive, taking cover when threats approach them.
Lined geckos breed in the spring and lay clutches of two eggs every month or so, totaling an average of 6-12 eggs. Eggs incubate for 80-120 days and females will guard their eggs, and babies... Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Raja Ampat
Mourning Gecko
Lepidodactylus lugubris
Common House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
Papua Bow-fingered Gecko
Cyrtodactylus papuensis
Flat-tailed House Gecko
Hemidactylus platyurus
Batanta Bent-toed Gecko
Cyrtodactylus zugi
Papua Dtella
Gehyra papuana
West Irian Bent-toed Gecko
Cyrtodactylus irianjayaensis
Salawati Scaly-toed Gecko
Lepidodactylus pollostos
Common Dwarf Gecko
Hemiphyllodactylus typus
Pelagic Gecko
Nactus pelagicus
Pacific Dtella
Gehyra oceanica
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 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lined Gecko in Raja Ampat?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Lined Gecko sighting in Raja Ampat, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lined Gecko in Raja Ampat?
November has the highest sighting rate for Lined Gecko in Raja Ampat in our monthly data.