Amphibians and reptiles of the British Indian Ocean Territory
This is a guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the British Indian Ocean Territory. All amphibians and reptiles in the British Indian Ocean Territory are non-native. Please do submit your records of amphibians and reptiles recorded on BIOT.
Asian House Gecko
The common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) (not to be confused with the Mediterranean species Hemidactylus turcicus known as Mediterranean house gecko), is a reptile native of Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Pacific house gecko, the Asian house gecko, house lizard, or Moon Lizard.
Mourning Gecko
Lepidodactylus lugubris (mourning gecko, common smooth-scaled gecko) is a female-only species of gecko. This small (10.5 cm total length), nocturnal gecko feeds on small insects and flower nectar. This species is notable because it is parthenogenic, and there are no remaining males that have been found. Females engage in pseudocopulation, stimulating both to ...more ↓
