Hemidactylus brookii

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hemidactylus
gptkbp:activities crepuscular
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in warm climates
gptkbp:class gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:climb_rate excellent
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
spotted or striped
brown or gray with darker spots
can change color slightly based on temperature
during stress or threat.
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Brook's_house_gecko
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooling_system basks in sunlight
gptkbp:cultural_significance kept as pets
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution widely distributed in urban areas
gptkbp:ecological_role insect control
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gekkonidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by John Edward Gray in 1842
gptkbp:foot tetrapod
gptkbp:fossil_record not well documented
gptkbp:genetic_diversity used in evolutionary biology research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hemidactylus
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical climates
rocky areas
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hemidactylus brookii
gptkbp:incubation_period about 30 days
gptkbp:interacts_with often found in homes
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mimicry none known
gptkbp:nesting lays eggs in hidden locations
gptkbp:notable_performance can make chirping sounds
gptkbp:order gptkb:public_square
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
none known
gptkbp:range gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Hemidactylus_frenatus
gptkb:Hemidactylus_garnotii
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for adaptability
gptkbp:size up to 15 cm
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other insects
gptkbp:tail_type fat storage
autotomous
gptkbp:vision excellent night vision
gptkbp:wildlife urbanization
sit-and-wait
popular in zoos