About Gekko smithii Gray, 1842
Taxonomy and Size Status
Gekko smithii Gray, 1842 is one of the largest gecko species.
Adult Length Measurements
Adult individuals reach a total length of 35 cm (14 in) when including the tail, with a snout-vent length (SVL) of 19 cm (7.5 in).
Geographic Distribution
This species is distributed across southern Thailand (Satun, Narathiwat, Pattani), Singapore, western Malaysia (Pulau Pinang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Pulau Tioman), Myanmar (also called Burma), India (Nicobar Islands), and Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, Pulau Nias, Java).
Type Locality
Its type locality is "Prince of Wales' Island", which corresponds to Pulau Pinang in West Malaysia.
Preferred Habitat
The species' preferred natural habitat is forest.
Reproductive Clutch Details
For reproduction, sexually mature female G. smithii produce clutches of two eggs.
Egg Characteristics
The eggs are nearly spherical, with an average measurement of 20 x 19 mm (0.79 x 0.75 in).
