Origin
Hemidactylus turcicus is native to southern Europe and northern Africa. Introduced to the United States, Mediterranean geckos are found throughout the southern states.

Life Cycle
H. turcicus are small geckos with a length of 4-5 in. (10-13 cm). Coloration is white, grey, or pale pink with bumpy or warty skin. Mediterranean geckos are nocturnal species that prey on insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. During reproduction, female Mediterranean geckos lay several clutches of 2 eggs during the summer months sometimes in communal nesting sites.

Distribution
Mediterranean geckos are established and breeding in the Southeast United States, Texas, Arizona, and California.

Control Efforts
No long-term negative effect is associated with H. turcicus. H. turcicus has a strong resistance to pesticides.

http://www.tsusinvasives.org/home/database/hemidactylus-turcicus
https://srelherp.uga.edu/lizards/hemtur.htm

 

Resources

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• Wikipedia - Wikimedia Foundation, Inc
• Hemidactylus turcicus - Mediterranean House Gecko - Californiaherps.com
• Lizards of Georgia and South Carolina - University of Georgia
• Hemidactylus turcicus - NatureServe

Selected Images

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Maps

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Invasive Listing Sources

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• Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
• Florida Invasive Species Partnership
• Idaho Invasive Species Act
• Invasive Species of Concern in Georgia
• Nonnative Invasive Species in Southern Forest and Grassland Ecosystems

References

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Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.

Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.