Have you seen

The introduced Asian house gecko is common in Carnarvon and was recently found at Monkey Mia.We’re watching out for it so we can prevent its spread to islands in Shark Bay.If you see or hear this gecko outside of Monkey Mia, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service on 9948 2226.

this gecko?

Hemidactylus frenatus

Leng

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tail:

8-1

5cm

Small spines on tail

Bulging eyes, no eyelids

Distinctive call: “chuck chuck chuck”. Hear it on www.sharkbay.org

Fawn to grey body, some mottling

Photos - Gary Hearle