Reptiles
Thai gecko
Gekko petricolus
The sandstone gecko is a sturdy gecko tied to rocky outcrops. Like many geckos it has adhesive toe pads that let it move over vertical and smooth surfaces.
In short
The thai gecko (Gekko petricolus) is a species with IUCN conservation status LC (Least concern). It lives on sandstone rocks and cliffs, often in deciduous forest, sheltering in crevices by day. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: request the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the thai gecko live?
It lives on sandstone rocks and cliffs, often in deciduous forest, sheltering in crevices by day. It is nocturnal and insectivorous, ambushing invertebrates active at night.
Is the thai gecko endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern (LC) with a stable population and wide range. It is not subject to major species-level threats.
Facts about the thai gecko
- It is tied to sandstone outcrops, hence its English name.
- Adhesive toe pads let it climb smooth surfaces.
- It is nocturnal and shelters in rock crevices.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Gekko petricolus (Least Concern) · IUCN SSC / Reptile Database
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.