Leschenault's leaf-toed gecko (Hemidactylus leschenaultii) is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to South Asia and parts of West Asia. It is often found inside homes. Its scientific name commemorates French botanist Jean Baptiste Leschenault de la Tour.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bark Gecko being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hemidactylus platycephalus
- Gekko swinhonis
- Hemidactylus flaviviridis
- Hemidactylus mercatorius
- Gekko japonicus
- Homopholis wahlbergii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gekkonidae
- Genus
- Hemidactylus
- Species
- Hemidactylus leschenaultii
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