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Lizards
Mourning Gecko
Lepidodactylus lugubris
Across the regions where it's common, the Mourning Gecko peaks from February to January.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Lizards
Mourning Gecko
Lepidodactylus lugubris
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Description
Lepidodactylus lugubris, known as the mourning gecko or common smooth-scaled gecko, is a species of lizard, a gecko of the family Gekkonidae. Lepidodactylus lugubris measure 8.5–10 cm in length including tail (4–4.4 cm snout-to-vent).Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
L. lugubris is primarily nocturnal, but is occasionally encountered exposed but near cover during the day.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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Hawaii introducedAbout the Mourning Gecko
When is the Mourning Gecko most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Mourning Gecko peaks from February to January.
Where does the Mourning Gecko live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Hawaii.